Bernard Levin Quotes

Even at the end of a presidential election campaign, we have no way to know what Mitt Romney really believes.

A self-evidently confident politician, Cameron still suffers from a curious hollowness. Ten years after he became Conservative leader, many people still question what he actually stands for or believes in.

Of course, my own political beliefs inform the ideas I come up with.

Politics is largely a matter of heart.

I am not a political person, so I cannot comment on politics.

You should not insult me by calling me a Republican. I have only voted Republican once in my life, and I have regretted it ever since.

All through my life, I have never disguised my sentiments about politics in general.

I think politics are a very personal thing.

I never talk openly about my political beliefs.

I've got genuine political reasons for not voting for David Cameron. He's got a tiny little mouth.

I have nothing against Jeb Bush personally.

I'm apolitical.

Politics wasn't actively discussed in my household. I only knew that my parents had always supported the opposition.

I don't weigh into politics.

I like John McCain, or he seems like a cool guy in a lot of ways. I don't agree with a lot of his policies, but he still seems like a cool guy.

Perceptions are essential in politics.

Here's the problem with talking about who I voted for. If I say I voted for Romney, then everybody's like, 'Of course.' If I say I voted for Obama, everybody's like, 'Of course.' And then I'm no longer the guy you can't figure out.

My readers know my views on politics and politicians because I make no secret of them in my comments for 'The New Yorker' and elsewhere.

Well honestly, I do stay away from being political, especially about Trump. It's just one of those things.

You know, because of my military background, I talk to voters who for the first two minutes think I'm a Republican.

There are people I know who love President Trump and think that he's the greatest thing that's ever happened to America. I understand those people. I'm not shocked by them. I defend their right to love him. But I do think character and rhetoric matter.

Politicians have conflicting values but not conflicting knowledge.

When it comes to politics, unless it's an issue that's really close to home and you feel strongly about, I just don't think you should really talk about it.

Whether it's Liberal or Conservative - any time someone has a perspective on what their experience has been as prime minister of the country, it's always interesting.

With politics, everyone - your neighbour, acquaintances, anyone you ever meet - has an opinion. Particularly about what Arvind Kejriwal should be doing.