Former President Clinton said some of his “political rules” include not bringing “your emotions” into work, never drinking in public, and taking criticism “seriously, not personally.” is made clear.
in Excerpt published on Friday In his upcoming memoir, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” the 42nd president reveals “Clinton's Rules of Politics,” designed to “explain, enlighten, and brighten the political conversation.” “I have kept it on hand for several decades.” ”
Among the 13 items listed are: “Never drink in public, you might act like yourself,'' and “Everyone is generally in favor of change, but especially against it.'' It often depends on whose cow gets stabbed.''
Other words of wisdom from the 78-year-old former commander-in-chief include: Stay strong”, “Don’t give up on people, there’s almost always someone out there somewhere if you dig long enough.”
Clinton credits the late House Speaker Sam Rayburn (D-Texas) for her best advice, writing, “Never tell someone to go to hell unless you can get them to go.” .
In a book scheduled to be published Tuesday, the former president said he devised the new rules after his wife, Hillary Clinton, lost the 2016 election to Donald Trump.
“If you're in a room with someone who says, 'But I'm going to win anyway,' smile, thank them for their time, and get out of the room as quickly as possible,” Clinton said. I wrote it.
“They may want you to win, but they don't want to speak up for you for fear of criticism or punishment. 'Anyway' is a telltale word. Get ready to move,” he said.
