Elections Quotes

Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody, rather than for somebody.

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An election is coming.  Universal peace is declared, and the foxes have a sincere interest in prolonging the lives of the poultry.

To give the victory to the right, not bloody bullets, but peaceful ballots only, are necessary.

Next to a small war, there is nothing quite like a general election to stiffen the sinews and summon up the blood.

A genuine primary is a fight within the family of the party—and, like any family fight, is apt to be more bitter and leave more enduring wounds than battle with the November enemy.

Every American election summons the individual voter to weigh the past against the future.