Political Aides Prints

Al D'Amato's Suggestion Box

"Of course I lied on my resume. I'm trying to get a job in the Trump administration."

"Oh, I'll be bi-partisan alright, punishing both sides of the aisle."

The president's men

Washington D.C., Acronym Capital of the World

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

Public Relations: Reputations cleaned and repaired

First you're a law student, then you're a lawyer, then you're a judge, then you're a politician, then you're a criminal.

SAGE mentality

Benedict & Associates: Communication Strategies, Lobbying. . .

'Yes, it's a stupid speech, Senator, but you've got to court the stupid VOTE.'

Rock and a Hard Place

Vladimir Putin Pulling Trump Across The Table By His Tie

Thin Tank and Emote Tank.

'This 'infrastructure' stuff you keep talking about -- does it have anything to do with vegetables?'

How a Bill Becomes a Law, 2023

The Republican's Plan One: No Obama!

'If you have to ask, you can't afford it.'

"Rudy has asked me to apologize, on his behalf, for your being offended..."

"I'm not spinning - I'm contextualizing."

"No, no, that’s in a bar, Mr. President — you can talk politics and religion here."

"I prefer to keep my op-ed article anonymous. I'm Trump's conscience."

"Our intelligence shows that everybody loves us."

"Do you take dark money?"

Automatic Congressman

'I've changed my mind...I want to grow up to be a politician.'

Think tanks.

"Our rule of thumb is: 'Keep it complicated' - so no one will understand how we choose a candidate."

"He's only been president a few months. Just give hima little time."

"Sir, your new campaign manager is here."

"What kind of politician would I be if I didn't politicize this crisis?"

Half a house is better than none.

'I know zero about the issue, so I can't be called a 'Washington insider'.'

'Taking bribes is understandable, Senator, but you really shouldn't keep billing records.'

The Election Strategy