Political observers say
Definition: A sage stored in an undisclosed office space at all news organizations who happens to agree with all a reporters’ opinions about the subject they are covering. In order to substantiate any opinions the reporter has, they consult with the political observer, who nods when briefed on the possibility that a game is about to be changed, and allows the writer or pundit to insert their beliefs in a story without fear of being reproached. The political observer usually dabbles in conventional wisdom, and offers little insight — having been stored in an undisclosed office space for so long. The general rule should be, if you can’t say anything without a political observer, it is better to say nothing at all.
Strategist
Definition: Someone who has at least one political campaign on their LinkedIn page and always picks up the phone when reporters call. Synonymous with “expert,” except with substantial syllable inflation.
via The Fix guide to understanding all the great political cliches – The Washington Post.
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