Chuck Todd Quotes

Like the others though,[Donald] Trump thrives when he has a clear enemy.

It's almost as if Putin is brilliant, really - he's outfoxing Obama all the time.

You don’t want to humiliate your enemy—your adversary.

In politics, your opponent can be far more important than your vision.

I will run against anybody.

I will focus on being substantive and I will focus on Barack Obama.

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

You must never underestimate your opposition.

I like that Barack got that job.

I have had a lot of adversaries in my political life, but no enemies that I can remember.

People want change. How is Barack going to do it? I think McCain can bring change.

I've been a longtime admirer of Condoleezza Rice, because I like her articulateness and style - her toughness and rigor.

I am running for re-election no matter who runs.

I'm not ready to be that guy who can meet with world leaders and all that. It's tremendous what Bono does. I don't know if I could do it, not the way he does. I don't think many people could.

For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.

One of Obama's most impressive attributes is his quiet confidence: Voters sense that he is comfortable in his own skin, a dedicated father and friend who won't waste time with the phony rituals of Washington.

If I wanted a circus ringmaster, I'd hire Trump. If I wanted advice on brain surgery or hospital management, I'd turn to Carson. Fiorina would make an articulate television pundit. But for president?

I think that I have very few personal gifts to bring to real politics.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

You can't beat somebody with nobody.

Princes need, in tender matters and ticklish times, to beware what they say.

In economics, 'competitiveness' does not describe Barack Obama's insistence on not only being president of the U.S. but also beating his staff at bowling.

I'm an opposition leader. But Mr Modi is also my prime minister. Mr Modi has certain skills. He's a very good communicator.

I have a bigger voice than Donald Trump, you know what I'm saying? Than literally anybody that works in politics.

Anybody would be a vast improvement over Obama.