Lee Atwater Response

There are many things that could be said about Lee Atwater. He did many things that hurt people in America but he also was very smart in how he planned his strategies. This film was very interesting because it showed how someone can work really hard but work without morals. Lee Atwater made strides in the political history of America. He uncovered a new game that politicians can play to win elections and hurt their competitors. After his years of working with and against the American people karma finally came back to Lee Atwater. The question was asked in class if we thought Atwater was sincere near the end of his life. When he was dying he made the world believe that he was sorry for what he did and that he was a new man. I personally believe that he did change a little even though the bible he had was still wrapped in plastic. When someone fakes being something for a very long time a part of them start to believe it. The phrase "fake it till you make it" applies in this situation. Deep down I believe that he was scared of what would happen to him when he died but he still fell into his old ways.