Votes Quotes

285 Votes quotes by 237 unique authors

I think if progressives stay at this, continue at the grassroots level to make the case that all Americans should have choice, all Americans ought… — Ron Wyden
To those peoples in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts… — John F. Kennedy
There are always two figures in a marriage, two votes, two conflicting sets of decisions, desires and limitations. — Elizabeth Gilbert
If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for… — Robert A. Heinlein
It is curious that people tend to regard government as a quasi-divine, selfless, Santa Claus organization. Government was constructed neither for ability nor for the… — Murray Rothbard
October 6, 1774 I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them 1. To vote, without fee or… — John Wesley
That is the true genius of America, a faith in the simple dreams of its people, the insistence on small miracles. That we can say… — Barack Obama
He was the only man I ever knew who could get money from the rich and votes from the poor with the promise to protect… — Tommy Douglas
Most of the presidential candidates' economic packages involve 'tax breaks,' which is when the government, amid great fanfare, generously decides not to take quite so… — Dave Barry
I think the truth is that the Labour Party isn't believed any more because people suspect it will say anything to get votes. The rebuilding… — Tony Benn
You must believe that you can help bring about a better world. A good society is produced only by good individuals, just as truly as… — Bertrand Russell
Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other. — Unknown Author
Slavery is but half abolished, emancipation is but half completed, while millions of freemen with votes in their hands are left without education. Justice to… — Robert Charles Winthrop
Democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover they can vote themselves largesse out of the… — Alexander Fraser Tytler
Unlike their Western counterparts, Africans take elections very seriously - rising up early to queue patiently in line for hours under the hot sun and… — George Ayittey
Voting is a right that has been given to every American; however, as Christ followers, our votes should reflect our God. — Monica Johnson
Anyone who votes for McGowan is 100 percent right. He was a great umpire. He belongs in the Hall of Fame. — Al Barlick
The most effective executive branch officials try to help legislators develop explanations for the votes they are being asked to take. — Robert Zoellick
In votes cast, Latinos have increased to five million in the 1996 Presidential election, up from two million in the 1976 election. The number of… — Bill Dedman
The monied interests are doing what they do best - making money. The rest of us need to do what we can do best -… — Robert Reich
In the Senate, where 60 votes are required to do anything important, you have to work with your colleagues on both sides of the aisle. — Lamar Alexander
Faith is not a political strategy and should not be a political strategy. If it is being used as a tool to garner votes, to… — John Edwards
Incumbents are safe, but party majorities are not. This fosters symbolic votes, message politics and little serious legislating in Congress. — Thomas E. Mann
The NRA grades senators and representatives based on their votes on gun issues - and even on issues that have little-to-nothing to do with guns. — Claire McCaskill
I learned something important in my race against Senator Brown: voters want political leaders who are willing to break the partisan gridlock. They want fewer… — Elizabeth Warren

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