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David Axelrod, a former senior advisor to President Obama, has reignited discussions with a tweet referencing advice from former Senator Gary Hart.
Axelrod quoted Hart's sage counsel of Washington always being slow to receive news, a notion dating back nearly four decades.
The tweet humorously called out Rahm Emanuel, another key political figure, for potentially borrowing the quote. Axelrod's commentary sheds light on longstanding perceptions of political inertia and the sometimes insulated nature of Washington's political scene.
Axelrod’s latest commentary offers a nuanced perspective on Washington’s enduring political dynamics—an area he has explored through the lens of heightened civic tension during the ICE raids and protests in Chicago as well. His observations also align with his prior coverage of federal leadership, particularly regarding the administration’s response to sensitive matters such as President Biden’s stance on rescinding Tom Hanks’ West Point honor.