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“Obama came in and said he was going turn everything around, and you can't. Give the guy a break. But I question a lot of what's happening. It's certainly going to reflect in my vote, but who else is there? It's a horrible time, because people vote party lines instead of what's good for the…” quote by Joan Rivers
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“Obama came in and said he was going turn everything around, and you can't. Give the guy a break. But I question a lot of what's happening. It's certainly going to reflect in my vote, but who else is there? It's a horrible time, because people vote party lines instead of what's good for the country. I think the whole health care issue turned so ugly, because of party lines, and that's not what that's supposed to be about.”

Joan Rivers

About This Quote

Source Interview: TV interview, date unknown

Political frustration over partisan voting and health care debates

In simple terms: People vote by party, not country’s best

Key Takeaway

Consider voting beyond party lines

Themes

politics health care partisanship

Mood

frustrated critical

Type

political commentary opinion

When to use this quote

  • election decisions
  • policy discussions
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

democratic process public trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your vote?
  • How can citizens prioritize national interest?
A Different Perspective

Party loyalty can ignore nuanced issues

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