Election Quote by Lucy McBath
“Just like it would be wrong to have a player referee a game, it's wrong for election officials to participate in federal campaigns.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Election Ethics, 2022
Compares impartiality in sports to election integrity, arguing officials should not campaign.
In simple terms: Officials should stay neutral.
Support nonpartisan election administration.
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When to use this quote
- election oversight
- policy drafting
- public statements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to enforce neutrality?
- What safeguards exist?
Political realities may complicate strict neutrality.