If you’re not out front defining your vision, your opponent will spend gobs of money to define it for you.
Meaning of the quote
If you don't take the lead in explaining your goals and plans, your opponent will use a lot of money to tell people what they think your vision is. This means you'll lose control of the story and your opponent will define it for you.
About Donna Brazile
Donna Brazile is a prominent American political strategist, campaign manager, and political analyst. She has worked on numerous presidential campaigns for Democratic candidates and served as the acting chair of the Democratic National Committee on two occasions.
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