“This was Barrington Erle, a politician of long standing, who was still looked upon by many as a young man, because he had always been known as a young man, and because he had never done anything to compromise his position in that respect. He had not married, or settled himself down in a house of his own, or become subject to the gout, or given up being careful about the fitting of his clothes.” MenLongStillsDoneYoungHouseGivenKnownSubjectsPositionPoliticianMarriedClothesStandingCarefulCompromiseYoung ManGiven UpFittingGout Book:The Prime Minister: Trollope's Works Source: The Prime Minister: Trollope's Works
“Like all successful politicians I married above myself.” SuccessfulPoliticianMarried Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Yes, I'm married. But my wife understands that a good politician has to be appealing to the ladies. The fact that I haven't even gotten close to cheating on her is a disappointment to us both.” FactsWifeHavensPoliticianMarriedDisappointmentMy WifeCheatingGood Politicians Author:Aziz Ansari
“The mindset of legislating for the betterment of society guarantees the growth of the beast. ... Politicians see government as a solution but the people see government as part of the problem. Beastly bureaucracy is born out of good intentions married to poor solutions. Only when politicians realize what constituents already know will the true problem even be addressed much less solved.” PeopleKnowsProblemGovernmentGrowthRealizingBornPoorPoliticianMarriedSolutionsIntentionMindsetBeastGuaranteesBureaucracyGood IntentionsConstituentsBettermentBeastly Author:R. Lee Wrights
“[Director Richard Tanne] was inspired by their [Barack and Michelle Obama] flirtation, and their connection. That's not normal with politicians who are married - they usually look forced or awkward.” LooksPoliticianDirectorsNormalMarriedConnectionsInspiredBarackAwkwardFlirtation Author:Tika Sumpter