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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.

A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.

Quotes by O. Henry

People don't wake up to go to vote and then have their ballot not counted.

Quotes by Nina Turner

It is un-American, it is unjust to target any group of folks whether they are African-American, Hispanic, poor or elderly when it comes to access to the vote.

Quotes by Nina Turner

The vote is the last great equalizer that we have in this country.

Quotes by Nina Turner

Donald Trump, I would vote for him. Trump would make this country better I feel.

Quotes by Nicole Polizzi

One of Ed Miliband's shadow ministers has said he would never vote for the renewal of Trident.

Quotes by Nicola Sturgeon

Where trial-court and appeals-court nominees were once routinely confirmed on voice vote, they are now routinely subjected to ideological litmus tests, filibusters, and vicious interest-group attacks.

Quotes by Neil Gorsuch

The House of Representatives was not designed to sit idly by and rubberstamp every piece of legislation sent their way by the Senate, especially legislation passed on a straight party line vote under the spurious policy of reconciliation.

Quotes by Neal Boortz

If David Duke got the percentage of the vote that Le Pen got, we would be terrified, as well we should be.

Quotes by Naomi Klein

The electoral strategy for 2016 was, 'Vote for me; I'm not Trump,' and, 'Trump is dangerous, so get out and vote.'

Quotes by Naomi Klein

If you don't vote, you don't count.

Quotes by Nancy Pelosi

I don't think everyone should vote. If you have to be dragged into the polls, carried into the polls and smelling salts have to be used, you probably shouldn't be voting. However, we shouldn't be putting up barriers to voting...

Quotes by Mo Rocca

I promise that as a president elected in a direct popular vote, I will try to be the voice of all citizens.

Quotes by Milos Zeman

The so-called 'Employee Free Choice Act' envisions a world where workers would be denied privacy and forced to vote in an atmosphere of intimidation.

Quotes by Mike Pence

I would vote against raising the national debt ceiling. Again, this is about mortgaging the future of unborn generations of Americans. It's a form of taxation without representation. I don't think we can do that.

Quotes by Mike Lee

What is interesting in Washington, D.C., is I've never missed a vote. The veterans' committee keeps track of hearings, and I've never missed a hearing or a vote on the VA committee.

Quotes by Mike Coffman

I'm a musichead. My favorite Gaga song of all time is 'You & I' - it might not be the popular vote in terms of charts or sales, but it's my favorite.

Quotes by Michelle Visage

I think Republicans, to their credit, are not interested, as a majority vote bloc, in funding a wall.

Quotes by Michelle Lujan Grisham

The American people's vote can't be bought.

Quotes by Michele Bachmann

Voters seem to enjoy voting for what experts believe they won't vote for.

Quotes by Michael Wolff

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.