Stacey Abrams Quotes

I thought I could make a difference, so I ran for office.

I don't think running for office is anything I'm prepared for or could even prepare myself for.

Sometimes you're going to run because you want to elevate an issue. Sometimes you're going to run because you want to do public service, and it's a way to not only tell the community what you care about what you want to achieve, but you're making a commitment.

I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people.

I am a person that when I go in the street, everybody knows me and goes: 'Oh, you are entering politics.' I want to do something positive for the future. It doesn't mean to become a leader of a party.

A lot of people have said to me, 'That's a great idea, running for president. You'll get booked for more speeches. You can write a book.'

I've never sought elected office since I was a senior class president in high school.

It's going to be hard for someone like me to run for president.

There is absolutely no way that I would enter that world. I would never run for office.

I am considering running for Senate, as well as other opportunities.

You would make the best governor but not the best candidate.

If you want to be a policy maker, run for office.

A political campaign is a movement. It's built around a single candidate. It will evaporate when he or she gets elected.

You might be considering elected office because you are angry with those in power. Indignation can be a motivator to run but not to govern. If you win you'll need more than anger to govern.

I'm thinking of trying to talk Jonathan Toews into running for Congress. We could use him.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

In 1968, 'Liberty Magazine' had an article about George Wallace in which he stated he would suggest me as a possible vice-presidential candidate, along with other choices such as 'Happy' Chandler and General Curtis LeMay. However, I am not interested in any political office in the United States or anywhere, now or back in 1968.

My interest in this Senate seat really had nothing to do with President Obama's success. I've been convinced that the right person can win, regardless.

Running for Congress isn't something I ever thought I would do.

I want to thank the many Missourians who have reached out to me and asked me to consider running for the United States Senate.

When I was 27, having never run for office before, I decided to run for Congress.

Today, I'm a candidate for the office of president of the United States of America. My kids can't believe I just said that.

Getting elected Governor of New Mexico, I really did enjoy that job. I thought I made a really big difference, and I think the same running for president of the United States - that I could make a really big, positive difference.

I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in Congress.

I know I can serve Hawaii and our country well in the U.S. Senate, know we can mount a solid statewide campaign, know we have a good chance of prevailing.