Crisis Utilization in Political Strategy
The recurring narrative surrounding Rahm Emanuel emphasizes his strategic philosophy of leveraging crises to enact policy changes and energize political movements. This theme persists as analysts frequently reference his famous adage about not letting a good crisis go to waste, framing him as a key influencer in Democratic tactics during challenging times. Media coverage often highlights how Emanuel's insights continue to shape political strategies, particularly in the context of elections and governance.
Coverage Over Time
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Framing Breakdown
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Quotes from Coverage
Labeled by who’s speaking — Rahm Emanuelvs. a host/other voice, and flagged where the source didn’t specify. Don’t attribute an “other” or unverified quote to Rahm Emanuel.
Host / other voice“I have always said, and I may have even said it on this program, that the biggest mistake that Barack Obama made was choosing to not listen to Rahm Emanuel on numerous things and ultimately pushing him out.”
Rahm Emanuel“Make sure in Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin that you have every office from top to bottom have a person registered as a Democrat or an independent running under the Democratic.”
Host / other voice“Remember Rahm Emanuel, who said never let a crisis go to waste? They wanted to manufacture a health care crisis in this country so that ultimately people would get so fed up, they would say, okay, government, you take care of health care, let's kill the insurance companies.”
Host / other voice“Remember, that was the Rahm Emanuel idea. He didn't come up with it, but he certainly drove at home during the Obama administration, has never let a good crisis go to waste, and that's exactly what they did.”
Host / other voice“Rahm Emanuel, the chief of staff to Barack Obama, had this famous quote about, you never want a serious crisis to go to waste.”
Host / other voice“I’m just wondering if there is a sense of what Rahm Emanuel said, never let a crisis go to waste going on in D.C. right now.”
Host / other voice“Well, remember, they understand what Democrat Rahm Emanuel said when he said, you know, should never waste a crisis.”
Host / other voice“Rahm Emanuel, who was chief of staff to then President Obama, said you never let a crisis go to waste.”
Host / other voice“I am remembering Rahm Emanuel, I think, who said, never let a good crisis go to waste.”
Host / other voice“It was Rahm Emanuel who told us never let a crisis go to waste.”
Host / other voice“it's a long shot for Rahm Emanuel to get the nomination, though he's the most formidable candidate they've got.”
Host / other voice“Now, I believe that the happiest person with those remarks by the vice president is named Rahm Emanuel.”
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12 weeks · 19 episodesRahm Emanuel is mentioned in the context of a discussion about Democratic candidates and their challenges in the upcoming elections. The speaker notes that Emanuel, along with others like James Carville and Bill Maher, recognizes the need for Democrats to present viable candidates to beat Trump, rather than focusing solely on opposing him. This suggests a strategic perspective on electoral viability within the Democratic Party.
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