Rick Scott Quotes

[Presidential] nominations are won consistently by the front-runners.

It is true that in some states the only important vote is the primary, when you choose between different members of the same party. In these states, where our two-party system usually does not function, it is important that everyone vote in the primaries. Elsewhere throughout the country, citizens should vote both in the primaries and in the final election, for where the two-party system works they will always have a choice between party candidates.

I have never seen a poll elect anyone

Hillary [Clinton] was selected by only 8 percent of the population. [Donald] Trump, by only 7 percent

As political primaries approach, national media attention focuses on Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina.

Every four years in the presidential election, some new precedent is broken.

In 2010, we have to focus on electing a new Congress and in 2012 we have to focus on electing a new president.

It seems that elections today are more popularity than they are substantial issues.

I chaired the 1982 Democratic Party Commission on Presidential Nominations that created certain automatic delegates to the Democratic convention - the 'superdelegates.' It was a good idea then, and it is still a good idea.

If we go by the National Popular Vote, we'll get more people voting.

I have never understood the Iowa caucus.

A lot of people criticize the primaries, but I think they are absolutely essential to the education of the President of the United States.

I don't think we'll win every election.

Hillary Clinton almost got to be president. The reasons why she didn't become president had to do with bad judgments about how to handle the early caucus states, which is not a gender-specific trait.

General [Thomas] Metcalfe, member of the House from Kentucky ... is the Administration candidate for Governor of the State, and according to the usage of that part of the country, must before the election travel round the State and offer himself to the people and solicit their votes. His competitor has already made his canvassing tour.

One of the reasons why voters are turned off is the process [of modern presidential campaigns].

Presidents are not elected in these crowded halls, with cheering thousands. They are elected by the fireside in November.

We should hold the presidential elections at least a few weeks before the congressional election so that the voters will know which party will control the White House.

The political parties have no role except to stage the conventions, where you celebrate a decision that's already been made elsewhere.

If the Election be made by the People in large Districts, there will be no danger of Demagogues.

Elections are won ... chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody.

The outcome of an election depends on the candidate, not the people on the sidelines [advisors, handlers, etc.]

Primaries are the place where you see whose message is connecting with the largest number of people.

Unpledged delegates exist really to make sure that party leaders and elected officials don't have to be in a position where they are running against grassroots activists.

Generally, Senate races are not a referendum on the president or on any one issue but a choice between the two candidates on the ballot.