I got into television because I hated it so. I thought, there's some way of using this fabulous instrument to be of nurture to those who would watch and listen. Jeff Greenfield fabuloushateinstrument Change image and share on social
Something about her eyes or voice has always suggested the hint of a free spirit, trapped in a Peck and Peck cage, dreaming of making rude noises at public gatherings of Republicans. Jeff Greenfield cagedreameye Change image and share on social
So you wake up this morning and find you're president of the United States. Pretty cool, no? Helicopters and a 747 at your disposal; courtside seats at any NBA playoff game of your choice; everyone stands up and the band plays when you come into the room. Jeff Greenfield bandchoicecool share on social
In another life, before taking the veil of journalistic purity, I practiced the black arts of a political operative, including 'debate prep.' Jeff Greenfield artblackdebate Change image and share on social
Traditionally, marriage is one arena where states have all but plenary power; it took until 1967 for the Supreme Court to tell states they could not prohibit interracial marriage. Jeff Greenfield arenacourtinterracial Change image and share on social
When Ronald Reagan chose George H.W. Bush in 1980, it was a clear signal that he was running an inclusive campaign; that he welcomed the moderate and even liberal wings of the GOP - there was a liberal wing back then - into his campaign. Jeff Greenfield backbushcampaign share on social
If the court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act, is that a 'liberal' result enabling gay couples married in states where gay marriage is legal to enjoy the same economic advantages that federal laws now grant to straight couples? Or is it a 'conservative' ruling, limiting the federal government's ability to override state power? Jeff Greenfield actadvantageconservative share on social
Protestations of indifference to higher office are hard to take seriously when the 'non-candidate' is busily engaged in testing the waters. Jeff Greenfield busilycandidateengage Change image and share on social
More things in politics happen by accident or exhaustion than happen by conspiracy. Jeff Greenfield accidentconspiracyexhaustion Change image and share on social
Somebody is going to have to do fancy footwork to make sure Elizabeth and John Edwards get their prime-time shot . Jeff Greenfield edwardelizabethfancy Change image and share on social