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INTERVIEW WITH A POLITICIAN

August 20, 2025

Name: A former Democratic Senator who preferred to remain unnamed

Location: Washington, D.C.

Details: A man who knows the ins and outs of politics

Conducted by David Holt

QUESTIONS

1. What's the most peculiar thing you've done on a Tuesday?

I remember this - it was my wife's birthday. I gave a speech on economic growth to constituents.


2. Do you believe in a power nap?

Naps are for rejuvenation - so, yes. But I powered through with coffee.


3. How do you feel about socks?

Socks are part of a polished look - especially for the cameras.


4. Ever had a dance battle with an inanimate object?

Of course not. That's something a Republican would do.


5. What's your strategy for dealing with Mondays?

Mondays were for strategy meetings and press prep.


6. Do you think cheese is a food group?

Cheese is for fundraising dinners and sophisticated events.


7. How often do you reorganize your thoughts?

Daily.


8. What's your favorite way to procrastinate?

Review polls. And talking points.


9. Ever talked to a plant? What did it say?

Oh, come on, David!


10. Do you have a secret talent for weird things?

Nothing weird, but my talent is connecting with voters, emotionally.


11. How do you define "adventure"?

Relaxing at home.


12. What's the last thing you googled out of curiosity?

The Trump / Musk saga.


13. Do you believe in luck?

Luck is for campaigns - I focused on strategies.


14. How do you handle things that are "too real"?

Spin them for public consumption. You did say my name would not be revealed, right?


15. What's your go-to excuse for weird behavior?

"Look at Trump!"


16. Do you collect anything odd?

Donations!


17. How do you feel about pineapple on pizza?

Magic!


18. What's the most spontaneous thing you've done?

No comment.


19. Do you have a ritual for calming down?

I practice sound bites. Looking in the mirror.


20. If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would it be?

Debating - definitely debating.

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