There's no worse crime in journalism these days than simply deciding something's a story because Drudge links to it. Chuck Todd badlycrimeday Change image and share on social
We may like to think politics is a battle of ideas and that the best idea wins out. But that's not true in most elections. Most elections are about the worst ideas losing, not the best ideas winning. Chuck Todd badbattleelection Change image and 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
One of the more bizarre games I played as a kid was something called 'kill the man.' It was a cross between football and rugby, which found the person carrying the ball a target of some hungry tacklers. I still don't know why we enjoyed the game because it was impossible to win. Chuck Todd ballbizarrecall 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
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
Voters definitely believe Washington is corrupt - but most think it's bipartisan. Chuck Todd bipartisancorruptvoter Change image and share on social
The unknown has undone many a president, and no matter the popularity of an Oval Office occupant, any and all presidents are vulnerable. Of course, one thing that seems to set Obama part from his recent predecessors is his ability to keep an inner calm about tough issues. Chuck Todd abilitycalmissue share on social
America has a love-hate relationship with celebrity. We love to follow celebrities, but we also love to mock them. And secretly, we believe we're better than they are. Chuck Todd americacelebrityfollow Change image and share on social
Barack Obama's official nomination as the Democratic Party's standard-bearer was a very poignant moment for millions of Americans. As the first non-white major party nominee, Obama is carrying a big load on his shoulders. He's holding the hopes and dreams of a lot of folks who thought the presidency was only reserved for white men. Chuck Todd barackbearerbig share on social