Leverage: don’t make deals without it. –Donald Trump, The Art of the Deal, 1987 It’s tempting to go Machiavellian during primaries. Even during general elections after primaries. But there’s a great danger for the grassroots. **If we don’t hold candidates accountable during the race when we have all the leverage, how can we possibly hold office-holders accountable? **
When does accountability begin?
When does accountability begin?
When does accountability begin?
Leverage: don’t make deals without it. –Donald Trump, The Art of the Deal, 1987 It’s tempting to go Machiavellian during primaries. Even during general elections after primaries. But there’s a great danger for the grassroots. **If we don’t hold candidates accountable during the race when we have all the leverage, how can we possibly hold office-holders accountable? **
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