Believe Quote by Howard Dean
“They believe the less votes the better. Republicans like to suppress votes because they believe they do better in small turnouts. Characteristically, Democrats would rather lose an election with a huge turnout than win one with a small turnout because we think that the values of democracy have to be placed above the interests of the party. The reason that Republicans are such failures at governing is because they place the interests of their party ahead of the interests of the country.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic National Committee remarks, 2016
The belief that low voter turnout benefits one party leads to tactics that suppress participation, while the opposing side values high turnout as a democratic principle.
In simple terms: Low turnout is seen as advantageous for some, high turnout as democratic.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive voting practices.
Themes
politics
democracy
voter suppression
party strategy
ethics
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- voter outreach
- policy debates
Key Concepts
electoral integrity
civic engagement
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do parties prioritize turnout differently?
- What reforms could ensure fair participation?
A Different Perspective
The claim oversimplifies complex voter behavior and ignores systemic barriers.
