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Thursday, August 17, 2006

When NOT to give advice

It is smart for political candidates to receive training and advice on how to appear well on television. Typically, however, it is not wise to receive this advice while the cameras (and mics) are still rolling ...
In fact, a CBS 5 camera caught Sen. Dianne Feinstein giving Angelides some candid advice right into an open microphone, right after Angelides finished announcing his tax plan on Wednesday.Feinstein told the candidate, "I have one suggestion: don't let yourself smirk in between thoughts."