Attack politics costs us dearly in terms of insight into the candidates. In a presidential campaign, the focus is so tight that the politicians are afraid to say anything that hasn't been scripted. Jack Germond afraidattackcampaign Change image and share on social
Every newspaper editor says the heart of the paper is the reporter - which is true - except for the pay! Jack Germond editorheartnewspaper Change image and share on social
Pictures can be devastating. Who allowed John Kerry to get himself photographed windsurfing in a flowered swimsuit? Anyone in the real world in that operation? Jack Germond allowdevastateflower Change image and share on social
American voters have to pay closer attention to politics if they want to avoid four years of whining about the outcome. Jack Germond americanattentionavoid Change image and share on social
The country is stronger than the result of any one election. But we shouldn't forget that these are just ordinary people. I wish Americans would look at them level, not down or up - just level. It doesn't take some special dimension to be president. Jack Germond americancountrydimension share on social
Politicians read the polls that show 85 or 90 percent of the voters profess a belief in God, so they identify themselves with religion, often only to the degree necessary to reach the constituency they are targeting. Jack Germond beliefconstituencydegree share on social
Spend hundreds of millions; talk endlessly about issues; present 12-point plans for education, the economy, and the environment. But in the end, the election of our next president can turn on a gaffe. Jack Germond economyeducationelection Change image and share on social
The secret of doing well on TV is to understand that it's not too important. A lot of people watching doesn't change anything. Jack Germond changeimportantlot Change image and share on social
Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some minority group offended. Jack Germond candidatecautiousdisplay Change image and share on social
Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send my daughter to college. Jack Germond collegedaughterimportant Change image and share on social
