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“This debate tonight has made crystal clear a challenge that is as old as America — the choice between hope and fear, change or more of the same.”
That was Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton – his closing statement in the October 11, 1992, presidential debate…
“More of the same” – It’s a phrase Bill Clinton famously – and quite effectively – used during the 1992 campaign…
And you don’t just hear it from Bill Clinton …”More of the same” is a warning you typically hear from other presidential candidates in other presidential campaigns.
But probably not this year…. In 2024 – with a repeat of the same two candidates from the last presidential election – we likely won’t hear either side talk much – if at all – about “more of the same.”
So let’s do it ourselves – Let’s use this week’s episode of C-SPAN’s “The Weekly” to remember when “more of the same” was common campaign rhetoric… Yes, in this podcast we hear more of the same – about more of the same.
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The peaceful transfer of power.
It’s something outgoing presidents traditionally talk about when turning over the White House to an incoming president …
Like Bill Clinton in 2001 – his final radio address:
“The peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next, from one party to...
Published 11/14/24
Is it possible to use one word to remember or describe the 2024 presidential campaign?
If so, that one word might start with the letter S.
This year on the campaign trail, the S word seemed to be everywhere.
What were candidates talking about that required foul language?
How did the crowds react...
Published 11/07/24