I've spent years digging into the underbelly of American politics, exposing hypocrisy, corruption, and the occasional absurdity that comes with power.
But one of the most valuable lessons I ever learned didn't come from a whistleblower tip or a late-night document dive. It came straight from Barack Obama himself. And it's a strategy that's as timeless as it is effective: let your opponents sink their own boat.
My political journey started long before I crossed paths with Obama. I've been knee-deep in politics since 1976, when I worked on Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign and supported Phil Davitt in Iowa. Those early days taught me the grit of grassroots organizing, the door-knocking, the rallies, the endless cups of coffee in small-town diners. It was a foundation that prepared me for bigger stages, but nothing quite like the experiences I'd have decades later with a rising U.S. Senator from Illinois.
I had the privilege of serving as an advance guy for Obama on several occasions du…
