Pearl Cleage Quotes

I travel to Chicago a lot. And I've followed Obama through his Senate race and beyond. I found him to be an exceptional candidate who was able to transcend ethnic and racial lines.

Hillary had never run for office before, but she decided to give it a try. She began her campaign the way she always does new things, by listening and and learning. And after a tough battle, New York elected her to the seat once held by another outsider, Robert Kennedy.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

I would like to run for the mayor of the city of Chicago. That has always been an aspiration of mine even when I was in the House of Representatives.

We can take this country back. All we need is to nominate the right candidate. It's no more complicated than that.

If you feel so strongly about it, why don't you make it an issue and run against me.

I have decided not to run for the U.S. Senate and instead continue my efforts to make California a better place to live, work, and raise a family. We have come a long way, but our work is not done, and neither am I.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck could run for vice president.

If Ron Dellums running for mayor gives you hope, then let's get on with it.

When I met Paul Ryan 22 years ago, he was a student at Miami of Ohio volunteering on my campaign.

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

The people have spoken. Their decision is sovereign. We all respect it... I wish good luck to those who will now govern France.

In politics there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those like John McCain who use their careers to promote change.

If we win, we'll make history, and I'll serve you on the Agriculture Committee.

I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for President, two for Vice President. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them.

I ask Hoosiers to come together and vote for Barack Obama to be our next President.

I actually had a dream that one of my friends became president, and I was trying to help out with the campaign. It was pretty good.

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

Listen, we're going to have to fight for every vote.

I ran for my first office at 25 against an incumbent city councilman. I took 55% of the vote and became the youngest councilman in the area at the time.

Growing up, politics never trickled down to the areas we come from. But people from Obama's camp, and Obama himself, reached out to me and asked for my help on the campaign. We've sat and had dinner, and we've spoken on the phone. He's a very sharp guy. Very charming. Very cool.

I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy.

The unique thing about our country is that we don't get behind politicians, politicians get behind us.

I want to do my part in fighting for America's future. That's why I have decided to run for the United States Senate.

This elects me!