I got into journalism because I came of age in the '60s. It just seemed one way for me to get things done. Joe Klein 60sagejournalism Change image and share on social
This dilettante notion that the global economy is evil because big corporate leaders make too much money... they do make too much money, but the only way we've figured out how to generate wealth in this world is through the market economy. Joe Klein bigcorporatedilettante share on social
Republicans should embrace the possibility that Obamacare could pave the way toward lower health care entitlement spending overall. That won't be easy. But it's not unthinkable, either. Joe Klein careeasyembrace Change image and share on social
Previous presidents, including great ones like Roosevelt, have used the IRS against their enemies. But I don't think Barack Obama ever wanted to be on the same page as Richard Nixon. Joe Klein barackenemygreat Change image and share on social
You can't get all of your news from Jon Stewart, especially since it's a comedy show. Joe Klein comedyjonnews Change image and share on social
Affirmative action was always racial justice on the cheap. Joe Klein actionaffirmativecheap Change image and share on social
There's a basic law, Klein's second, or third, or fourth law of politics in the TV age, which is warm always beats cold, with the exception of Richard Nixon. The nicer guy usually wins. Joe Klein agebasicbeat Change image and share on social
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
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
That was the miracle of Abraham Lincoln, politician. He pursued the high purpose of moving justice forward via the low arts of patronage and patronization. Indeed, in a democracy, it is usually the only way great deeds are done. Joe Klein abrahamartdeed share on social
