Famous Quotes & Sayings

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.

I'm certain we'll have candidates step forward, but I couldn't speculate on who they may be at this time, because I don't know. It will be interesting to see who runs.

If Utah goes on February 5th, all these candidates have to come to Utah early in the schedule.

If you had a one person, one vote situation and if a Metro candidate was to win, there's a real risk that people from other parts of the province would look at it and say that wasn't fair, we were not fairly represented,

Mike Wallace

If you feel that strongly that we can get better candidates from California, let's get our next mayor or our next commissioner from there.

If you expect to win, you need a candidate with clear command of the issues.

Jack Kemp

If you're here legally, if you're here lawfully, you ought to be able to contribute to the candidate of your choice.

Paul Stamets

If you look on the fungal genome as being soldier candidates protecting the U.S. as our host defense, not only for the ecosystem but for our population... we should be saving our old-growth forests as a matter of national defense.

Hillary clearly right now is the candidate who is most unbeatable. She has organization and name ID and a large number of people who would do anything for her.

He's the guy who hangs around the country club and plays golf with legislators and is the insider candidate here.

Elizabeth Smith

I don't think some of the candidates addressed some of the issues that should have been addressed.

Fay Vincent

I'm sorry that we're late. I'm sorry that we couldn't do this 30 or 40 years ago when some of our candidates were alive. But we're here now to make this right.

I have no problems with that. That is something that I've felt would occur over a period of time as more players who played at the highest level and went through the entire process (began entering the candidate pool).

In America, we have an open election process. The candidates must do their part.

I'm the only candidate in this race who's pledged not to raise your taxes.

Harry Carson

I'm happy more candidates are being interviewed. But there are a number of very capable candidates who are out there, but aren't getting opportunities.

Stephen Harper

I like the position we're in. I think we're ready for an election. I think we've got the members, the money and candidates and the support we need to have an election at any time.

I like the idea of changing it so that everybody runs at large - because I think you get better candidates to run.

I not only think he will be re-elected, but he's going to win in the first round. I don't see any candidate that represents a risk for the president.

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.

Alberto Fujimori

I am qualified as a candidate for president, ... I want to work for the Peruvian people.