Subject: Government » Elections/Voting (Page 3)

I’m thrilled that the American people stopped him from running this time; as a citizen, I’m happy about that, but as a comic, I weep.

(1948 – ) stand-up comedian, actor, author & playwright

Elections are when people find out what politicians stand for, and politicians find out what people will fall for.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

Election: When the air is full of speeches and vice versa

The presidential race continued to tighten up – in fact, according to some polls, John McCain is only 6 points behind Sarah Palin.

(1971 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer

No politician talks taxes during an election year.

Vote early and vote often.

(1899 – 1947) American gangster

If Voting Changed Anything, They’d Made It Illegal

Half of the American people have never read a newspaper; and half never voted for president… one hopes it is the same half.

(1925 – 2012) author, playwright, essayist & screenwriter

Harry had won by such a narrow margin he might not have made it if Bess hadn't voted for her husband.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

Vote for the man who promises least; he’ll be the least disappointing.

(1870 – 1965) businessman & politician

Elections are when people find out what politicians stand for and politicians find out what people will fall for.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

If the people of a democracy are allowed to do so, they will vote away the freedoms which are essential to that democracy.

Running for senator in New York is like bobbing for piranhas.

(1951 – 2014) comedian & actor

You win some, you lose some, and then there's that little known third category.

(1948 – ) U.S. vice president & politician, author & environmentalist

Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

Asking an incumbent member of Congress to vote for term limits is a bit like asking a chicken to vote for Colonel Sanders.

(1959 – ) U.S. Representative (South Carolina)

Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

(1882 – 1958) drama critic, editor

You win some, you lose some, and then there’s that little-known third category.

(1948 – ) U.S. vice president & politician, author & environmentalist

Folks who don't know why America is the Land of Promise should be here during an election campaign.

(1908 – 2002) comedian, radio & television actor

If voting changed anything they’d abolish it.

(1945 – ) British politician

I will feel equality has arrived when we can elect to office women who are as incompetent as some of the men who are already there.

daughter of President Ronald Reagan & Jane Wyman