Al Franken, Giant of the Senate by Al Franken

Author:Al Franken
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Biography & Autobiography / Political, Humor / Topic / Political, Political Science / American Government / General, Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Performing Arts / Comedy, Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2017-05-29T16:00:00+00:00

Immediately following the vote, I held an impromptu press conference with a crush of press.

“How’d you get the idea for the amendment?” a reporter asked.

“My chief of staff, Drew Littman, came up with it.” I turned to acknowledge Drew, only to notice that his bald head was turning an angry shade of red.

When we got back to my office, Drew calmly asked if he could have a moment with me alone.

As soon as the door closed, he wheeled and bellowed, “Never give the staff credit! NEVER!”

I was taken aback. “But I was asked a question…”

Here’s the concept Drew explained to me that day. The senator is elected to office by the people of his or her state. Everything emanates from the senator. Every accomplishment belongs to the senator. Every once in a while, there is something called “staff error,” where a staffer can be blamed for something you screwed up. But any positive achievement? That came from you.

So, the idea of “never giving the staff credit”? That was all mine.

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