Acceptance speeches can make or break presidential candidacies. It was Al Gore's 2000 acceptance speech that relaunched his candidacy and nearly saved him. John Kerry's speech and overall ineffective convention nearly sank him in 2004 (though he was almost saved by the debates). Chuck Todd acceptancebreakcandidacy share on social
The most successful politicians are the ones who embrace their best traits while turning their liabilities into loveable attributes. And yet, many a candidate tries to run as something they aren't simply because the strategy dictates it. Chuck Todd attributecandidatedictate share on social
From the Medicare prescription drug plan to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the passage of No Child Left Behind, President Bush presided over a major expansion of the reach of government. Chuck Todd bushchildcreation share on social
The big post-election story if Obama wins the presidency will be in the hands of the ethically embattled Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He's not very popular, and has a chance to use his power to appoint an Obama replacement as a step in the direction of political rehabilitation. Chuck Todd appointbigblagojevich share on social
It is the '94 race which in many ways allowed Ted Kennedy to become his own man rather than the 'third brother.' He had to reach down and win it on his own. Chuck Todd allowbrotherkennedy Change image and share on social
Some day, the public might actually revolt against the undemocratic system of seniority that allows Congress to keep the old ways of Washington ingrained into the culture of Congress. Chuck Todd congresscultureday Change image and share on social
I played French horn, and I certainly do miss it. I miss it. I wish I had the time to keep up with it. It's like exercising: You have to keep it up, especially the muscles in your lips to deal with the French horn. Chuck Todd dealexercisefrench share on social
The hardest thing to do in politics is campaign as someone you aren't. People can spot an imposter from a mile away. Chuck Todd campaignhardimposter Change image and share on social
Every election matters. Anyone that tells you otherwise doesn't understand politics. That said, not every election sends sweeping messages that are easy to discern, but every election provides lessons worth learning. Chuck Todd discerneasyelection share on social
Presidential money is almost like the housing bubble. It's growing at such an astronomical rate, you think it can't get any bigger. Chuck Todd astronomicalbigbubble Change image and share on social