Bold Quote by Bruce Rauner

With fresh eyes, an aggressive approach, and collaboration, we can modernize state government the way it should be.

— Ned Lamont

We are trying to change the tones in the state capitals - and turn them toward bitter nastiness and partisanship.

— Grover Norquist

You have it within your grasp to be regarded as one of the greatest legislative sessions in the history of the state. If you're…

— Dirk Kempthorne

Let's put aside the politics and trust the people. Let's embrace the unique opportunity we all have; take the heat and make the hard…

— Rod Blagojevich

So we have a choice to make. We can once again let Washington's bad habits stand in the way of progress. Or we can…

— Barack Obama

We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives.

— Sonny Perdue

I have my strong views and opinions. I really want to transform Illinois government because this state is failing the taxpayers and the children.

— Bruce Rauner

Our nation is too different, too diverse to say that what works in Massachusetts is somehow going to be grabbed by the federal government,…

— Mitt Romney

It is important to strengthen the State governments; and as this cannot be done by any change in the Federal Constitution (for the preservation…

— Thomas Jefferson

Our state is truly remarkable because we are leading this country with sound conservative principles. As long as we continue fighting for our ideals,…

— George P. Bush

Let's fix our roads, and be the state that's not paralyzed by partisanship, but works together. And create the blueprint for rebuilding America's crumbling…

— Gretchen Whitmer

I'm running for governor because I think we need to change things in Illinois.

— J. B. Pritzker