Quote by A. J. Liebling on Politics in Louisiana

„A Louisiana politician can't afford to let his animosities carry him away, and still less his principles, although there is seldom difficulty in that department.“

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A. J. Liebling was an American journalist and writer, known for his insightful observations on the media landscape.

This statement addresses the pragmatic stance of a Louisiana politician regarding personal animosities and principles.


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Abbott Joseph Liebling (1904–1963) was an American journalist best known for his columns in The New Yorker. He wrote about media, politics, and society, renowned for his critical and humorous analyses.

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