"For instance, Clinton who was unquestionably the smartest of the bunch I talked to - both the ones who made it and didn't. He had a great interest in policy"

This quote by Robert Scheer is describing Bill Clinton, who was one of the people he talked to. It is clear that Scheer thinks Clinton was the smartest of the group he talked to, both those who succeeded and those who did not. He also notes that Clinton had a fantastic interest in policy, which likely added to his success. This quote suggests that intelligence and interest in policy are important factors in attaining success. It likewise suggests that Clinton was able to use his intelligence and interest in policy to his advantage, which permitted him to succeed. This quote is a testament to the power of intelligence and interest in policy, and how they can be used to attain success.