Larry Rasky, John Martilla

" We have a prize in store for us. Larry raspy and John Mantilla a two of the most the best known and most respected political consultants and advisers I'll leave it this way I'm I'm -- I want to the biographical sketch I want to get right to the -- the -- But if anybody out there was ever run considering running for office at any level but you know consider the high high high levels of US senate president and the like. You would be well advised an extraordinarily well -- to have the services the advice counsel in the experience of Larry -- and judgment till it joining us. Just before they go to in full by invitation only event. Eight primary if you will. And it's going to be offered by rescue bail on one of the best known strategic communications. Firms in Boston and really on you know all across all across the country and -- Now Larry raskin Jobe airline well John my -- that fabulously well known well respected guy the -- they have them on his guests and we're gonna talk politics presidential politics specifically -- welcome guys and thanks for joining us. -- I'm doing great thanks first question I had right out of the box I obstruct -- I'm struck by yet the turnout. -- I see and all the contests held thus -- in what seems to be really and -- unbelievable level of voter interest. Ian voter excitement that I guess John let me throw this one TU and then maybe Larry you can offer comments you know above and beyond a -- on in your opinion what is driving. The turnout numbers we seed number is 4050% higher than anything we've ever seen before."

" Well I think -- vote at a -- and I think both candidates Hillary and rock and roll. In increasing turnout and I think there's a tremendous amount of excitement about the history making nature both candidacy. It started kind of part about it can get a little bit of an edge to rock in terms of its ability to generate. You know more people more new people and that was revealed there was I was survey after the Iowa caucuses. In which 60% of new voters go to no it's Saturday. You know it's it's phenomenal it's wonderful for her the Democratic Party but it also wonderful for the country --"

" John let me keep the -- laboratory -- throw the same question to Larry to see if there's anything -- add to it is the any type of corresponding bomb. That you've been able to detect on the Republican side are is that for the most -- running you know -- historic numbers."

" Actually Republican turnout has contradictory and I think that this reflects right now the Democrats. Have been and continue to be -- news yesterday about their two candidates and the Republicans I think first though. Struggling to find a heartbeat in terms of enthusiasm what happened last night the California debate there were 2500 people at the Kodak Oscar theater and you could just steal the implicit in the crowd for you know for both. It's this -- say we're making history here and it's fantastic were the Clinton departed I think it's great for the country because. What Brock is doing pusher is here isn't powering and motivating. Younger voters African American voters great."

" Despair and -- choose and and we should not forget that news. Tremendous antipathy to President -- in this country and you know an -- it is bush -- news in the and I would call -- And has totally Norton the world on the people and -- news and it drives people doses. An opportunity to make to change so in sort of change. Resonates with the people of the commons people's dole. Although it's not talked a memoir and racked. And obviously there is incredible uncertainty underneath the surface of the -- economic and especially difference. Applaud them at this point people do not know how to keep that soul so then buried buries it and about our country news -- with good reason I have to. The would they feel like they have an opportunity for their borders can be heard I think Obama. And Clinton and both -- zone giving likely -- Iran and so on but Clinton's sort of it was oh with women. Given them -- sense that -- voice Camby her first."

" Larry how you and John both mentioned the excitement that Barack Obama has been able to generate and it obviously goes beyond the African American community I mean Iowa. And that does doesn't it doesn't really have a strong a strong African American footprint -- to of this New Hampshire. Question for you Larry I detected some friction between black and Hispanic politically it is black and Hispanic voters. Out of what is your views -- and give us any insight to that what's the basis of that end is how would. Either of Iraq build the bridge over that that sort of took took. And did as a potential problem in -- what should Hillary be doing to make sure that Hispanic voters continue to stay by her side."

" And well Tom Cruise you know as well as two. America has one great history -- screen of every ethnic group -- so and so everybody feels like they have the -- everybody -- was -- in the certainly I think the businesses with suspicion that. Assuming beneath the surface between black and Hispanic voters -- in the in knows. Amount to some extent farming and sports of the selection and then I think that -- Effective -- spent Hispanic voters over the awareness. A couple of decades and move more -- in morally -- implement metal clamps. I think it is -- action -- still playing the black community at large president. I think Barack gives boy still a lot of those concerns some a lot of these opportunities and TCU's I think Connecticut prickly but Deval Patrick and I would camps. That's in the room here for African American politicians black politicians who -- ambivalent to speak beyond reason to move -- and it will depend on what's -- so they're people. In a prickly all people you know to a higher cloned it and Democratic Party and have a significant problems with Hispanic voters. Over the last couple of cycles moving into the Republican column. And so whether Hillary rock. -- action. Talk to those borders and bring them back strong when women weren't that the democratic field. I think it is important -- so why -- also bring. It's the critical -- form and what are I think it was going to be given to -- Florida was pivotal for the Republicans California it's going to be pivotal but the that."

" Groups the thing I would destructive. The 244% of Hispanics voted for bush and in the last election which was -- record. But every single a -- that and conduct in the past couple years shows that Hispanics are coming back the Democratic Party. I don't have any doubt that in the general election that Hispanics and an African Americans will show vote largely as a bloc that capped the democratic candidates and furthermore. We're making judgments about the likely. Outcome of the California Hispanic vote based upon just one statement I guess is the Hispanics will support Hillary. More than rock but I at this facility involving developing circumstance but. With been with respect to general election politics I'm very sure that Hispanics are coming on the Republicans. A plate immigration cards to the maximum extent and they turn Hispanic voters not properly so."

" The tone of I want also lent them the -- what we sort and I -- on spokesman people who are at a time. Time dynamic support spurs -- but. -- and so on I don't whisper rock in particular reason not and ethnic grow it was not even use some people have character -- he really do in. -- a whole lot of people one it is -- lot of -- Erupt -- 39 year old single mother of Susan would never participated in the process before in a lot of a lot of older couples. Me and then being shown on the potential and economic uncertainty and -- combined haven't had an opportunity to speak their boards there at two of them and little and the only and I don't think they ever really -- And then what -- kilometers -- and then on the Clinton presents city there's there's something going on here Canon. It's curtains for in the Democrat so it portends well for the Democrats it is not. However so far and there's still most significant. Demographic problem which is we have to stick away and appealed to wait mail -- In the selection especially incidentally John McCain regardless of who non."

" We're talking to John my -- in Larry raskin they rather principles we're going to be leading a Big Three invitation only discussion a little later this morning a lucky enough to have them as I guessed I want to go to John -- along with this one. John and just question about the the media's influence in this particular campaign as opposed to campaign you participated in the past have been a principal and so many campaigns it's how to count but clearly the media. He has. Has an effect in terms of voter -- an assessment of just a quick little inside story of that every single debate with command here where with the -- stricker and rich dean of the three of us together each and every morning. And after every single democratic debate would all express -- our admiration for the debate performance for example of Chris Dodd. Into what Joe Biden in yet neither one of them ever seem to get traction. Law -- even a pat on the back from the media some curious. Yeah by John your experience what is going on -- it is it's simply the that the very visible factors of race and gender. -- just eclipsing everything else."

" Well I think news organizations in the country should equipment their coverage during 2000 -- Because it was materially different that the cart's 2004 as an example this time around the stage format for debate were organized so that the three front runners Edwards rock and Hillary. We're kind of center stage the question now locations where is geared toward the front runners and this sort of front runner mentality during debates which are really. The most kind of sacred part of the democratic process giving these debates and evenhanded treatment with the cheerleader and that was in 2004 because we did the research took a look at the 2004 -- And in 2004 the stage settings right drug the questions were allocated even -- and so forth so. At the consequences there was kind of a front runners by spilled into the debate cut the debate and so that they coverage and the coverage totally what's unfortunate about this is I think that I think that news organizations crept up to the lineup participating. In the election as opposed to covering election and I think it's really worthy of serious debate. Having said that I believe from the earliest moments of the campaign both Hillary and rocket extraordinary ratings among democratic voters cross country. So once since they truly worthy of front runners in this campaign but. This organization that responsibility manage that work at that site."

" Either one of your -- this kind of an open question. Digital media as opposed to the conventional media you know that I grew up without -- that we all grew up with. Tell me what the impact of daddy is which which campaign is all campaigns Republican -- Democrat most successfully exploiting the opportunities digital media."

" Well the Democrats have really got the -- head of this discussion and if you want to be. Clinton to the power of this rock Obama raced 32 million dollars during the month January. Yes 170000 new owners this guy can on the campaign throughout the primary seat and and I think that's going to put strategic pressure on Hillary although I think she's doing very well on the Internet as well but I think rocket is creating helping to create a true political revolution the Internet. Is it very very -- force especially on brush constituency he will have I think I my guess is probably 600000 donors by this point. And it's regarded very reminiscent of what happened investors went about Patrick rafter governor in 2006 and he bit of the -- and by march 1 April 1 the very latest. It was very clear to all -- invited campaign that he was going to BA powerful presence on the Internet and ultimately I think. About because it to 2000 donors for result over which is at the Massachusetts to a -- status the about experience written large."

" The other thing Tomlinson the and they're total revolution was totally -- way. News in -- on the campaign in Sweden and Ireland historical in particular as real -- democratization of the information. You walk around on the campaign trail and uses them. Dozens of political are burdensome reporters and camera and friends they're not talking to some mental outlook -- blackberry news and navigating -- store story. And when -- seen as a participant for medicine over blackberry on computers. It looks Hussein and Europe's common from the New York Times shall post normally times in the middle and -- some desolate villains and Iowa and news relics -- remarkable what's happening then it's really you miss it and then. Leaving them network news from the -- swear weren't really saying we've seen a bit -- them and it's really kind of amusing. All -- our networks but ABC in particular men BC have this morning online news what is to come out. And everybody in the political community subscribes to and I think more people Japan network news them. Typical first -- can be city. Even know on ABC news in Kevin from mania evening news some -- just. Start stuff throughout the campaign to all have learned almost go round the network members -- started driving. This story dispersed -- in the morning over the news. Internet -- weapons that would hold on law expert close. Even know some of the people who brightened considerably so most bloggers -- realty and on the news and news sources -- some certain in Ireland is trying to and as well there's certain. The -- it was traditionally been organs."

" and I'm going to put you two historic democratic consultants and political advisers. Now on the -- in a moment about what you see what you're seeing and hearing on the Republican side but before I do that let's -- a Massachusetts microscope on super Tuesday Obama. And Hillary some interesting Massachusetts political personalities on each side. What do you see and hear happening here what's the impact if Hillary coming you know I've comes up when he -- vice Dresser if Iraq comes to went -- what's the impact on those local political players."

" I don't think no matter what the outcome I don't think I have much of an impact on the record takes the stand again the top three Democrats have endorsed product. But I believe it's -- very close election and if you look at the Democrat graphics that Massachusetts with a very large population higher educated voters particularly democratic primary I think -- a real chance the latest poll has it. Almost too close to call and he's moving so I think there's been close close election I think he has changed."

" And I you know I don't know where I mean we have not seen much of the -- that that. Endorsements on the on this process so far only won easily seen. Seems incorporated difference for from an endorsement stamp is Oprah. And an apparent source as -- and I don't think we couldn't. Talk enough about the impact of celebrity culture on the -- pain. The real -- in this in this campaign happens then -- liberty status of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. And all that goes along with -- out postal Liberty Media. Has overshadowed the political -- but as far as Massachusetts goes on currencies early handling. How much -- compare -- rants."

" Tupac question for both -- bowed out about the Republican side of things and going to throw your curve ball wouldn't be a good talk show host the most there was a curve -- that so. I want you sense of what's going on on the Republican side -- and his sticker ball. If McCain reached out to and was able to successfully recruit. Colin Powell as his vice presidential candidate. What does that do to the traditional democratic equation with African Americans and other minorities."

" Well I believe that -- Brock will be denominated I think that would have -- modest. To minimal effect in terms. African American Museum for the Obama candidacy it's -- an idea that's one combination I've not thought about but. I don't think if there's an approximately an -- to have much impact."

" Elected target one that that would. Com owns Britain's John McCain's amendment that would force so Clinton amber Obama and Joe -- has been on. They have somebody who stand up and intelligent purposes and then. Pushed back guns the public -- it would -- I think it would be. You know -- center for the Republicans would do a little bit what's more likely it happens that surround the camps and force to appease right wing in the cultural conservatives in the sporting that might be. Similar to award in person aren't you know once again Quayle. That's what that's the past that they tend to take in terms of balancing you know detective practice trying to. Bring everybody under the bed at ten in the at least -- on the basis orders. I don't want pat Buchanan and -- and rewind it and supporting. And possibly foment the Serb party candidacy and that went on the Monday ability and don't focus on what to do so -- it is. And going after those pieces in the center."

" By the way -- being premature and presumptuous when I say John McCain is is Mitt Romney down and out flat on his backers he just on one knee with the ability to come out in continue to punch in punch effectively."

" I don't think it's over yet and their there's interest enough there's arrest -- conservatives to California which -- at California the virtual that he about it before the Schwarzenegger endorsements and who knows but. You've got such incredible resources he just can't. I think the air is coming out of alone I think -- has positioned to do well in the big states particularly California -- Jersey. And that and -- I think fairly decisive intact -- not. If not and it but. I needed I wouldn't I wouldn't be comfortable thing it's over I think -- I I think it's definitely leading up canes went."

" Meant that and that's I can build -- you know in might be able to -- to run for in the Senate. And -- Michigan -- you to."

" pop pop pop pop up. Larry rats he always that I got I know you guys are coming up against the -- moment of departure I've got to ask you because everybody talks about this and I just. Injected it myself by I say hey what about Colin Powell is that wildcat that you know creates a little bit of mystery and excitement. Likely candidates for Vice President. On in let's say let's stay on the democratic side for now but I'm gonna make you doubt I'll put you on the record on the Republican side as well. How likely candidates for VP."

" Well I think -- prejudice. I realize that we've developed a book endorsed Joe -- I think that would electoral votes in Florida would be eight possible and for BP. Florida's key state -- and I think that's sort of where I would definitely and I think Strickland by the government -- Ohio. Would be your choice I think Bill Nelson has the potential to. -- which band larger national judgment you know former -- senator I think 1213 years ago. One I think clear choice I think that -- I think he would. -- order a book but I think in terms Larry's point earlier. About having somebody speak to national security being national security for a while the leader of the Democratic Party by a."

" In the -- I just all like need to do is -- one concert but weren't reps. Just briefly what has assumed that Republicans would choose but I mean progressive weakness -- Seven and but he hotel -- to -- Ireland one night. He has -- with my dear friendship and aren't. Over Serb Martinis and -- tremendous and -- on doing it and promises. That Democrats don't know Jack and Republican politics."

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