The Potomac Fever Epidemic: A Cautionary Tale for Wall Street's Washington Wannabes Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director and founder of SkyBridge Capital, has identified a condition he calls "Potomac fever.
" This affliction is characterized by an inflated sense of self importance and the misguided belief that one can easily "fix" Washington. At first glance, Scaramucci's diagnosis may seem amusing.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that Potomac fever is a serious condition with far reaching consequences. Scaramucci himself is a prime example.