In the first rule of politics, you know, Harry Truman, the buck stops here. Take responsibility. What I've learned over the years is that people will give people in politics a lot of rope if they just take responsibility. Susan Estrich buckgiveharry share on social
I can't begin to count how many times I have warned politicians and candidates to worry as much about the good coverage as the bad, because the more air they put in your balloon, the bigger the target when they start shooting. Susan Estrich airbadballoon share on social
Moving is easy, exciting, an adventure - when you're young. Later, not so much. I love Massachusetts, my old home. Sometimes, late at night, I even study the real estate ads in my old hometown. But it's not even a fantasy. My parents are both gone. The world I left doesn't exist anymore. Neither does the person I was. Susan Estrich adventureanymoreeasy share on social
The idea that somehow you're going to tax the 'rich' enough to pay for quality health care for every American who doesn't have it, can't afford it or stands to lose it, not to mention for all of the undocumented aliens who receive it for free now and presumably will continue to in Obama health land, is almost laughable. Susan Estrich affordalienamerican share on social
Gore will not win a popularity contest, he will not win a personality contest, but he can win an idealogical battle, and he can win a battle of experience. Susan Estrich battlecontestexperience Change image and share on social
People hate negative tactics, but the fact is, as the 3 A.M. ad demonstrates, they can be very effective. Susan Estrich demonstrateeffectivefact Change image and share on social
There were days when I hated politics. But I fought against hating the people on the other side because we were all in the same business - the business of building our country's future. Susan Estrich buildbusinesscountry Change image and share on social
When a father climbs a dangerous mountain and dies, we mourn. When a mother does, we question her judgment. How could she? Susan Estrich climbdangerousfather Change image and share on social
My only concern is that the L.A. Times opinion pages, unfortunately like too many in this country, are dominated by men, and I'd like to see that change. Susan Estrich changeconcerncountry Change image and share on social
The personal is political, but only to a point. Susan Estrich personalpointpolitical Change image and share on social