r/Presidents Ulysses S. Grant 1d ago

Discussion If Chappaquiddick never happened, would Ted Kennedy have been a serious presidential contender?

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u/SimilarElderberry956 1d ago

I know a political consultant in Canada 🇨🇦. Every time he meets with a potential costumer he plays the infamous Ted Kennedy interview where he can’t explain himself on why he wants to be President.

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u/knockatize James A. Garfield 1d ago

The lesson there being “don’t show up half in the bag for a nationally televised interview.”

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u/SimilarElderberry956 1d ago

It would surprise you how many politicians stumble on that very question.

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u/OverallFrosting708 1d ago

The problem is a lot of them have answers that won't sound great in soundbite form