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Vote Quotes

On ballots, principle, and voting against.

These vote quotes look skeptically at the mechanics of voting — parties softening their stance just to court votes, and a claim that populations say they care about corruption without acting on it at the ballot box. One line recalls a voter from another century who would have proudly backed Henry Clay, connecting to Election quotes on this site.

I simply cannot vote for Senator Obama because he's not pro-life.

Quotes by Alveda King

If Senator Obama becomes pro-life then I'll consider giving him my vote.

Quotes by Alveda King

The vote, cast in a free atmosphere and with all inclinations and parties at present, was after all a vote to the Islamic Republic, to national independence, to the Constitution and to the Islamic causes.

Quotes by Ali Khamenei

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it.

Quotes by Alexis de Tocqueville

The only time we create any kind of substantive change is when we reach out to a disaffected electorate and inspire and motivate them to vote.

Quotes by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The party of swindlers and thieves is putting forward its chief swindler and its chief thief for the presidency. We must vote against him, struggle against him.

Quotes by Alexei Navalny

When we get a chance to take part in elections, I am ready to fight for leading positions, including in the presidential vote.

Quotes by Alexei Navalny

A vote of confidence from Cisco Systems can be very important to fledging technology companies, especially if they have initial public offerings on the horizon.

Quotes by Alex Berenson

If you had the opportunity to cast your vote for speaker, would you vote for Nancy Pelosi?

Quotes by Alan Nunnelee

I consider abortion to be a deeply personal and intimate issue for women and I don't believe male legislators should even vote on the issue.

Quotes by Alan K. Simpson

Christ would not vote for Barack Obama, because Barack Obama has voted to behave in a way that it is inconceivable for Christ to have behaved.

Quotes by Alan Keyes

President Obama has earned my vote on the basis of his excellent judicial appointments, his consensus-building foreign policy and the improvements he has brought about in the disastrous economy he inherited.

Quotes by Alan Dershowitz

The first less is this: take it from me, every vote counts.

Quotes by Al Gore

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the "vote catching" quote criticize?
It's a sharp warning about political strategy: "political parties, overanxious for vote catching, become tolerant to intolerant groups" — presented as that speaker's own critical opinion about party behavior, not a neutral fact.
Is there a quote about voters caring about corruption but not acting on it?
Yes: "There's this myth out there that self-perpetuates that candidates believe that although the populace cares about corruption, they're not going to vote on it." — the speaker's own take on a common assumption in politics.
Is there a historical quote about voting for Henry Clay?
Yes — a 19th-century-style reflection: "I have never yet exercised the privilege of voting, but had I been called upon at the last presidential election to do so, I should most certainly have cast my vote for Mr. Clay," referencing the historical American statesman Henry Clay.
What's the meaning behind "I never vote for anyone, I always vote against"?
It's a short, cynical take on the mechanics of voting: "I never vote for anyone. I always vote against." suggesting the speaker sees their ballot as more about rejection than endorsement.
Where can I find more quotes about democracy or elections?
Democracy quotes and Election quotes cover the broader civic themes touched on here.

Another entry admits to voting purely in opposition rather than genuine support, a more cynical but common way people describe their ballot choices. See Democracy or I Am quotes for related civic reflection.