Republican Quote by Yeardley Smith
“Oh no, the dead have risen and they're voting Republican.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast, 2022
A humorous warning that dead voters can still influence elections.
In simple terms: Even the dead can affect politics.
Key Takeaway
Don’t underestimate any vote.
Themes
politics
humor
civic duty
Mood
witty
critical
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- campaign strategy
- voter registration
- political satire
Key Concepts
voter turnout
election integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about voter apathy?
- How can we engage disengaged voters?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay seriousness.
![“When [my dad] was at the University of Michigan, my mom was a social-worker. As he rose, he voted for [Adlai] Stevenson initially. Then he voted for [Dwight] Eisenhower. Then he kept voting Republican until he voted for Barack Obama. So that's kind of amazing. But he was offered a cabinet post by…” quote by Bill Ayers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f11/bill-ayers-1848_barack_when-my-dad-was-at-the-university-of-mic_501515.jpg)
