Bill and Hillary Clinton have one central idea in their uncluttered, ambitious minds: Hillary in 2008. Let Bush get re-elected, use the '04 primaries and general election to clean out the underbrush of competing Democratic candidates, and proceed unimpeded to the '08 nomination. Dick Morris ambitiousbillbush share on social
'Yes' is a far more potent word than 'no' in American politics. By adopting the positions which animate the political agenda for the other side, one can disarm them and leave them sputtering with nothing to say. Dick Morris adoptagendumamerican share on social
When the history of the 20th century is written, there are going to be some pretty obscure people who are entitled to sainthood. And they're not going to be well-known. Dick Morris 20thcenturyentitle Change image and share on social
Sometimes nationalism can be jingoistic - even fascistic - but it can also be a constructive impetus that helps to unify a nation. Those whose nationalist critique of parties finds resonance with masses of voters can acquire vast power. We can only hope that they know what to do with it. Dick Morris acquireconstructivecritique share on social
I didn't do what they said I did. I may have done enough so that I don't know if I can prove my innocence. Dick Morris innocenceprove Change image and share on social
The old rules and the old methods of winning are gone. Dick Morris methodrulewin Change image and share on social
Spontaneous combustion of grassroots politics is the future. Dick Morris combustionfuturegrassroots Change image and share on social
Franklin Roosevelt didn't poll, because he had great political instincts. Now we have polls; we don't need instincts. But is that a change in principle? Is it a change in principle that we use a Xerox instead of carbon paper? It's of the same order of magnitude. Dick Morris carbonchangefranklin share on social
No candidate can win a presidential race advocating gay marriage and opposing the military action in Iraq. Dick Morris actionadvocatecandidate Change image and share on social
As Bob Dole found out, you can't keep a positive image while being your party's mouthpiece in Congress. That's why no legislative leader since James Madison has ever been elected president. Dick Morris bobcongressdole Change image and share on social