“I do honestly believe the Republicans have reformed and want to do better. But whether they have done it in time to win the election is another thing. The old voter is getting so he wants to be saved before October every election year.” WantYearsBelieveDonePoliticsWinningRepublicanElectionSavedHonestlyVotersOctoberElection Years Author:Will Rogers
“Many smart folks seem to think that if you just get your metaphors and messages right, you'll win. That if you start describing what you favor as a 'moral value' - 'affordable health care is a moral value' etc., - then you'll appeal to red-state voters.” IfsThinkingStatesSeemsCareValuesWinningMoralMessagesSmartRedFolksMetaphorFavorsHealth CareAppealsEtcVotersDescribingAffordableMoral ValuesAffordable Health Care Author:Eric Liu
“Don't rely on the president to win you the race. You can have the president help you. Use the popularity that he has. That may get you an ear into some of these voters, but he isn't going to close the deal.” MayHelpingUseWinningPresidentDealsRaceEarsRelyVotersPopularity Author:Christopher Michael Cillizza
“There's no question that many factors contribute to voters' perceptions about debates and who wins and who loses.” WinningLosesPerceptionDebateFactorsVoters Author:Mark McKinnon
“One in a while, you discover a presidential candidate who has the potential to change the political conversation, to elevate key issues in voters' minds, and disrupt and transform a tired Republican brand. Once in a lifetime, maybe, you will have an opportunity to support a transformative candidate who can do all of these things, and win.” MindPoliticalOpportunityWinningCan DoChangeSupportIssuesKeysRepublicanConversationTiredLifetimeBrandsPresidentialCandidatesVotersPresidential CandidateOnce In A Lifetime Author:Matt Kibbe
“The key to winning any general election in the USA is to excite your base and then expand your base - get independent voters and voters who haven't been voting for your party to come to your party.” WinningPartyHavensKeysIndependentElectionUsaVotingVotersGeneral ElectionsIndependent Voters Author:Rand Paul