“As a result of our [my campaign's] discussions and other interactions with gay and lesbian voters across the state, I am more convinced than ever that as we seek to establish full equality for America's gay and lesbian citizens, I will provide more effective leadership than my opponent [Ted Kennedy].” StatesAmericaResultsCitizensGayConvincedCampaignsDiscussionVotersInteractionEffective LeadershipTed Kennedy Author:Mitt Romney
“America's Christian conservative movement is confronted with this divide: small-government advocates who want to practice their faith independent of heavy-handed government versus big-government sympathizers who want to impose their version of 'righteousness' on others through the hammer of law.... Our movement must avoid the temptations of power and those who would twist the good intentions of Christian voters to support policies that undermine freedom and grow government.” WantBigsGovernmentChristianAmericaLawGrowsPracticeSupportPolicyMovementIndependentIntentionConservativeHeavyVersionsTemptationRighteousnessVotersDividesVersusTwistsHammersGood IntentionsBig GovernmentSmall Government Author:Dick Armey
“Las Vegas is perhaps the most color-blind, class-free place in America. As long as your cash or credit line holds out, no one gives a damn about your race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, address, family lineage, voter registration or even your criminal arrest record. Money is the great leveler.” GivingLongAmericaLinesRaceClassRecordsColorBlindGenderCreditCriminalsDamnAddressesVotersCashVegasLas VegasOrientationLineageRegistrationVoter Registration Author:Marc Cooper
“I find focusing clearly on the problem is the first step to seeing a solution. The problem is (a) the insane amount of time spent raising money from (b) a freakishly tiny proportion of America. Basically .05% are the "relevant funders" of campaigns, meaning candidates can't help but be overly sensitive to the views of that tiny fraction relative to the rest of us. IF that's the problem, THEN the solution is to spread the funders out: to increase the range of us who are the relevant funders of elections, through schemes like vouchers or coupons given to every voter.” IfsFirstsHelpingProblemAmericaGivenViewsStepsSeeingAmountSolutionsIncreaseElectionSpreadTinyCampaignsInsaneRangeSensitiveCandidatesProportionVotersRelativeRelevantFirst StepsSchemesFractionsTime SpentRaising MoneyVouchers Author:Lawrence Lessig
“Voters never have to question where I stand - my principles or priorities. I am a pro-freedom, pro-America and pro-life conservative.” AmericaPrinciplesConservativePrioritiesVotersPro Life Author:Tim Walberg