Alec Baldwin Quotes

To say that we should engage in some hypothetical about, 'Will I vote for Trump,' that's defeatist. I'm not going to be a defeatist.

It's no secret that I've become known for my strong political views.

Few businessmen are capable of being in politics, they don't understand the democratic process, they have neither the tolerance or the depth it takes. Democracy isn't a business.

I believe an invitation from the Commission on Presidential Debates is similar to a draft notice - a civic responsibility.

All the blood is drained out of democracy - it dies - when only half the population votes.

People don't like to vote against something that's so incredibly popular.

The problem with modern politics is everybody is doing sound bite stuff. In my stump speech, I give 20 minutes on why I think we're off track. And I think people do really want to engage in a serious high-level discussion on how to get the country back on track because people care about their own country.

Actors with political views are a dime a dozen.

You don't choose a party because it's the flavour of the month. I feel I will be able to work under a political system. I feel if people like me don't enter politics to bring change, who will?

I believe in the critical importance of participating in the political system - from voting to standing for election. It's both rewarding and necessary that men and women of good will and clear thinking engage in honest, open debate.

A lot of my traditional audience does not appreciate my foray into politics.

Real political issues cannot be manufactured by the leaders of political parties. The real political issues of the day declare themselves, and come out of the depths of that deep which we call public opinion.

American politics has always had its vulgar side. Democracy has always had its vulgar side. Vulgarity is a transactional cost of democracy.

Don’t get involved with any political stuff.

I believe that politicians have a public trust to further debates about important issues. I firmly believe that every public debate holds the prospect of enlightenment.

I didn't vote for Trump. So we've got him. Let's hope for the best. He might do something good.

If you believe in democracy, than you can't trash it by being cynical about the people who do democracy: the politicians.

My first passion is politics.

I'm fascinated by political enthusiasm.

Normally, I stay away from politics - unless I'm going to run for president.

I do think you need to listen to the voters.

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

You can't complain or have a say if you don't vote.

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.

I'm passionate about politics.