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
But here's my point to the LA Times. If you had a serious story to run, if you thought there was serious misconduct, you don't wait until the Thursday before the Tuesday. You run it early. Susan Estrich earlymisconductpoint Change image and share on social
Rock stars generally don't last in the Senate, starting with John Kennedy. Too much work, too slow, too little juice. Getting something accomplished takes a remarkable amount of tedious work. Rock stars who become senators either run for something else or retire on the job. They certainly don't make a mark. Susan Estrich accomplishamountgenerally share on social
My women students openly admit that they dress for interviews like dates, hoping to look their best: makeup, high heels, a well-fitting suit that shows off their figure. And I always tell them to make sure to wear a shirt under the suit jacket. Form fitting, yes. Cleavage, no. Susan Estrich admitcleavagedate share on social
When I was applying to college, my mother told me I could apply to any school within the Boston subway map. Susan Estrich applybostoncollege Change image and share on social
Getting one bill passed is close to impossible. Ask any kid who has spent a summer in Washington, or better yet a semester, and can't understand how people tolerate its menu of constant frustration. Imagine mastering it. Susan Estrich billcloseconstant share on social
Politics isn't just about doing the right thing. It's also about winning. Susan Estrich politicthingwin Change image and 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
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
Every time I hear someone making ignorant comments about the supposed 'evils' of homosexuality, I think about the true evil of the high suicide rates among gay and lesbian teens. Susan Estrich commentevilgay Change image and share on social