Famous Quotes & Sayings

Jim Gilmore

It's not about me. I want (the people of Virginia) to vote for the candidate who has demonstrated real leadership as the head of a state government.

That's a huge expense. Most of these pre-presidential-type candidates will do this and use their leadership PACs as much as possible.

Every vote that goes to a PC candidate that should be going to Lois is a concern to us. It could cost Lois the election.

They got pounded, ... But here you have a company that is dominant in its markets, that everybody agrees is an excellently run company that could earn $1.75 (per share) next year, so it's selling at about 11-times earnings. And it's an acquisition candidate down the road. So you see the theme here is growing earnings, low valuation.

They don't want someone in office who truly signifies change, ... They want to hand-pick the candidates so they end up with someone who won't threaten the status quo here.

I understand they are on schedule to invite candidates to talk about the position.

I understand there are four or five candidates who met the deadlines, and they'll go through the process just like any other coaching or teaching position.

They are all going to be making the same promises: more education, better economy. But if one candidate is more marketable, or comes out with a killer line, that could mean a lot.

The way I see it, there are three types of studies in science: one that moves a theory along, one that closes it and another that opens a new door altogether. This one opens a new chapter, introducing an entirely new molecular candidate for the study of anxiety, and we're going to be hearing a lot about it in the next 10 years.

These are the kinds of issues that whip up people in primary elections. The turnout is going to be really low, so I think these candidates are looking for something that whips up the faithful and increases the turnout for them.

Alberto Fujimori

I plan a temporary stay in Chile as part of a return to Peru to keep a promise with a large part of the people of Peru that has called me to participate as a candidate for the presidency,

I personally was happy that all three senatorial candidates were able to get their 20 percent and get on the ballot.

By making drug testing a mandatory condition for employment after a job candidate is made an offer, an employer can reduce their exposure to liability by eliminating applicants who test positive for drugs. If a company tests for drugs, it's vital they be consistent with their drug-testing policy.

Clearly I am not going to be a candidate for prime minister because they tell me to, ... They certainly expressed support for the idea that if the process is done locally then they would not oppose it.

E. P. Thompson

Clinton playing the sax -- that's the gold standard. Number one -- because very few candidates had made such appearances before and -- number two -- because he did it on Arsenio Hall, which was kind of a cool, late night thing at the time. But most importantly, he played the sax. That would even be unusual today.

Craig Armstrong

Candidate Thomas is a sad, sad man, with only one desire: to reunite with his deceased ex-girlfriend.

Candidates who come within a narrow margin of defeat have a right to a discovery recount. There's definitely options for candidates who wish to pursue that route.

Candidates must figure on the short-list at least two years running to win,

Candidates have to look and see if, realistically, there is a way to get there.

Candidates are strategic about their decision to run. I'm sure there are people in the city of Murfreesboro, as vibrant as it is, who care about politics and would like to be mayor. They've just decided this isn't the right time to run.

Al Gore

candidate of the status quo in Washington, D.C.

Because we're very comfortable with our current lineup on our studio and game side of things, ... But we're always open to exploring potential candidates if the opportunity presents itself.

Christine Pelosi

In politics, all candidates and volunteers are ambassadors to voters who expect better than parroting the politics of personal destruction. Being able to find common ground at the higher ground is what separates the stateswoman from the stuntwoman.

If you say that only conservative Republicans need apply, then you have diminished the pool of potential candidates significantly,

I never voted for a tax increase. I'm the only candidate in this race who can say that.

John Ridley

In every election cycle that I can recall, there comes a moment - or a few - where charges of elitism and claims of commonness are wielded by presidential candidates like a sword and shield: 'Vote for me 'cause I'm one of you. It's the other guy who's out of touch.'

Silvio Berlusconi

If there is a better candidate then I am willing to stand down.

By doing it this way, you have an opportunity to have a candid conversation with all those involved.

Honestly, it wasn't (too tense). I know all of the candidates quite well, and I'm not a terribly competitive person, so I wasn't taking it as a personal battle.

He's the only major party candidate who plays golf. Reform Party candidate Donald Trump plays golf and claims to have a single digit handicap, but I think we've learned to take everything he says with a grain of salt.

He's an easy target. New Yorkers are centrist by nature. One has to presume Senator Clinton is a candidate for president and the strategic imperative here (in 2006) is to pile up big numbers.

He's another guy in the picture who's a candidate if we need a pitcher.

For North Asia, Korea is the prime candidate to see consumption-led demand in 2006, given the turnaround of domestic spending.