People really think that the only way I got to be press secretary is because I somehow had a personal family connection to the Bushes or the Cheneys, and that wasn't true.
I was encouraged to stand for Parliament by David Cameron, and he has given me the opportunity to serve in what I believe is a great, reforming government. I think he is an outstanding Prime Minister.
I would not run for president. I really like what I'm doing now. People say I'm giving them energy and hope.
When I was young, I flirted with the idea of a career in journalism on one hand and politics on the other.
I've been in the Labour Party 50 years and it's 40-odd since I was elected to Parliament
Before entering Parliament, I spent my career in the city and in business.
I don't think I would be a good politician. I kid about it when I get a standing ovation. Sometimes I'll say, "I may run for Governor," but it's strictly a joke.
I'm a solid Labour party supporter. I aspired to be a Labour MP, but it's difficult to make the leap from the Foreign Office.
I love politics, love government, and I definitely want to stay involved. But I don't know if I'd ever want to run for office.
I never dread going back to Congress.
I have no desire to enter politics. Because I am not suited for that.
I would consider running for office. But not for mayor.
While I'm an athlete and while I'm fighting actively, I don't intend to pursue a career in politics. What happens after that, we'll see. But I don't have an intention to do both at the same time.
Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress.
I might even pursue a career in politics. If I do, I will have had great practice dealing with the avalanche of daily criticism from working at Fox News and being a former Miss America. I'm ready for anything!
I feel very strongly that the country needs dedicated people who have passion... rather than those who are in politics only for a career.
I know Reverend Jesse Jackson is controversial, and not a popular figure with many, but he hired me in 1984. He gave me my first job in politics.
I never thought I would end up being an actress. I thought I really was going to do serious stuff like law or politics.
I actually became a lawyer because I thought you had to be a lawyer in order to get into national politics.
I studied politics and economics at Bristol, and people always assumed that I'd go into politics or a non-government organisation when I left. I might well do this later on. I'd love to represent a West Country seat in the House of Commons.
I have no ambitions to become the PM.
Whether she planned it or not, the path that Pelosi took to the House is the one most women used to follow. Women raised their kids, and then they went into politics.
I was proud to represent the 11th District of Georgia as a member of Congress for the past 12 years and am excited to now be joining the respected, growing Government & Regulatory Affairs Practice at Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Though my plans at the moment are vague, I can assure you that I'll never run for the Senate in New York.
