Anonymous sources are a practice of American journalism in the 20th and 21st century, a relatively recent practice. The literary tradition of anonymity goes back to the Bible. Joe Klein 20th21stamerican Change image and share on social
Novel writing should never be confused with journalism. Unfortunately, in the case of Primary Colors, a fair number of journalists confused. Joe Klein casecolorconfuse Change image and share on social
Political courage requires clarity. Joe Klein claritycouragepolitical Change image and share on social
Back in George W. Bush's second term, when diplomatic realism began to overtake foolish bellicosity, the president developed one of his patented nicknames for the two most powerful neoconservative journalists, William Kristol and Charles Krauthammer: he called them 'the Bomber Boys.' Joe Klein backbeginbellicosity share on social
Barack Obama's inspirational whoosh to the presidency in 2008 was unusual. Most campaigns are less exhilarating; indeed, they are downright disappointing - until someone wins. Joe Klein barackcampaigndisappoint Change image and share on social
If he'd been negotiating Obamacare, Lincoln would have made the infamous 'Cornhusker Kickback' deal - $100 million in Medicaid funds for Nebraska to secure a Senator's vote - in a heartbeat, even if the press howled as it did when Barack Obama agreed to it, forcing its cancellation. Joe Klein agreebarackcancellation share on social
Ever since John Kennedy, Democrats have had a weakness for dashing younger men like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and, I suppose, Jimmy Carter. They balance their tickets with senior statesmen - Lyndon Johnson, Joe Biden, Walter Mondale. (Al Gore was young but played ancient). Joe Klein ancientbarackbiden share on social
I've been described as a grizzled political veteran. Joe Klein grizzlehavepolitical Change image and share on social
We journalists are never so idiotic as when we analyze things that we shouldn't be analyzing. Joe Klein analyzeidioticjournalist Change image and share on social
I think that if you make a strong statement of principle, even if the folks disagree with you, people will respect you for it. Joe Klein disagreefolkmake Change image and share on social
