He didnt really say that, did he?

[Iconoclast]

Re: He didnt really say that, did he?

@X2

Yaar they need to have some sane advisors helping them prep for interviews, looking at a reporters style, views and leanings, topics of interest, previous work etc. then they need to ask for the topics to be covered in an interview and even list of questions..

The dude has to be given a story line he has to circle back to regardless of what direction the interviewer is trying to go. For questions that are taking you into territory you don’t want to go in, sidestep and return to what message you want to share.

It’s media training 101, I cringe looking at Pak politicians and their Borat inspired performances. they are all over the map, let reporters walk over them and take this submissive stance in interviews…have no ‘sound bites’ they can keep focusing on.

He did well on a few points though, in the topic of doing more, trust deficit, and when she interrupted he noted he was getting to it. Assertive, polite, and on your own agenda is the way to go.

The problems is advisors are hired based upon their loyalty to party leadership and not their media skills.