Republican Stronghold Quotes

Politically speaking, Miami-Dade was once a Republican stronghold, thanks in large part to older Cuban voters who became more politically influential following the Bay of Pigs invasion. In contrast, Democrats used to rely on votes in North Florida and the Space Coast in an era of much softer partisanship.

There's no question about the fact that for Democrats, Texas is a tough place.

Look, I still think Texas is a - is a red state. It's going to continue to be a red state. I think as people stay more time in Texas, they become red. They see what, you know, Texas, kind of low tax, you know, a pro-business economy is doing for them as well. It's a well-run state.

Think of the Republican Party as the opposition to the Democrats. It doesn't exist in California!

It's a truism to say that my state, Texas, isn't a red state: It's a nonvoting state.

Texas: 32 electoral votes, another of the so-called big enchiladas or if not an enchilada at least a huge taco.

If you're in a safe Republican district, say Congressman [ Gus] Bilirakis,you probably don't have much to worry about which is why you can get away with talking about death panels.

Let's face it, Obama is not a hugely popular political figure in the state of Texas.