Lee Atwater Quotes


The small things are the big things.


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Lee Atwater, 1950-1991, Chairman, Republican National Committee, Presidential Campaign Manager, Advice to Ralph Reed

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Lee Atwater
  • Born: February 27, 1951
  • Died: March 29, 1991
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Guitarist

Harvey LeRoy "Lee" Atwater was an American political consultant and strategist for the Republican Party. He was an adviser to US presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and chairman of the Republican National Committee. Atwater aroused controversy through his aggressive campaign tactics, especially the Southern strategy.