Elected Quotes

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There is only one thing more harmful to society than an elected official forgetting the promises he made in order to get elected; that's when… — John McCarthy
I'm convinced that unless you have some public financing of elections, you are never going to remove the power of wealthy interests over elected officials. — Dick Murphy
My belief is the majority of people in politics are just interested in pursuing this career in politics, and doing what's necessary to get themselves… — Dick Murphy
This commitment to truth is something one senses more and more Americans yearning for, just as they are becoming more and more sophisticated at knowing… — Michael Musto
I wouldn't even get elected. I'd probably deck a couple of people, too which would not play very well with the national media. — Tim Robbins
It wouldn't kill me if I were never nominated or elected to anything. — Sargent Shriver
My sense was that most of the elected officials in Washington - in their heart of hearts - really believe that the system can't be… — Vic Snyder
All things being equal, if we could simulate the same scenario, he has a lot more difficult task. He's elected to swim six individual events,… — Mark Spitz
Our Founding Fathers would shudder to see how easily forces outside the mainstream now seem to effortlessly push some Senate leaders toward conduct the American… — Senator John Kerry
Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. — George Jean Nathan
"Hi. You know with everything going down in West Palm Beach, and the holidays right around the corner I couldn't think of a better time… — Bill Maher
If nominated, I will not accept; if drafted, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve. — William Tecumseh Sherman
Years ago, fairy tales all began with Once upon a time... now we know they all begin with, If I am elected. — Unknown Author
Society must take every means at its disposal to defend itself against the emergence of a parallel power which defies the elected power — Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Our issue is local control, local government by local elected people. — John Wall
Steve: This is it. I have absolute power. (Over intercom) Doris, could you please send in our high school mascot? (Man dressed in a buffalo… — American Dad
I gave you the chance of aiding me willingly, but you have elected the way of pain. -Saruman — Lord Of The Rings
A society which should have members in every part of the British Empire working with one object and one idea we should have its members… — Cecil Rhodes
I recognise the council has made a decision, but given that it's a stupid-ass decision, I've elected to ignore it. -Nick Fury — The Avengers
If Arnold is elected, you know who I'd feel sorry for? The people on death row. Imagine, you're about to be executed, the governor calls,… — Jay Leno

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