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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 vote for leaders, and honestly, I didn't vote much in the military because I served whoever is the commander-in-chief.

Quotes by Michael T. Flynn

People should vote for democracy, and Britain should vote for hope.

Quotes by Michael Gove

I can't influence how other parties choose to vote.

Quotes by Michael Gove

When you represent the state of Washington, we have a tradition of deciding social issues by vote. Washington State passed abortion rights before Roe v. Wade and affirmed it at the ballot box later.

Quotes by Michael Baumgartner

Many people supported the Conservatives because of David Cameron, while many people supported Labour despite Ed Miliband. Deteriorating opinions of Cameron will therefore have a bigger impact on the Conservatives' vote share than worsening views of Miliband would have on...

Quotes by Michael Ashcroft

When push comes to shove, people vote alone.

Quotes by Meles Zenawi

I don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.

Quotes by Mel Martinez

Why shouldn't 16-year-olds who pay taxes and drive not be allowed to vote?

Quotes by Mehdi Hasan

Our only hope is to control the vote.

Quotes by Medgar Evers

I'm inclined to vote for Roberts unless something else comes up. It's a close call.

Quotes by Max Baucus

I would vote for a Mormon.

Quotes by Matt Stone

Jon Tester has been a loyal, loyal, reliable vote for Chuck Schumer.

Quotes by Matt Rosendale

I didn't vote for President Obama, but I think he is our president, and I like and dislike decisions of any president in office.

Quotes by Matt Mead

We have new rules that give shareholders the ability to vote on executive compensation. We have new rules for asset-backed securities. We have new rules around credit rating agencies.

Quotes by Mary Schapiro

First of all, I'm in favor of making price gouging a crime, and in fact, one the reasons I didn't vote for the Republican House version was because there were too many breaks for the oil companies.

Quotes by Marty Meehan

If there is a vote in Britain to leave the E.U. there is a democratic imperative to provide Irish citizens with the right to vote in a border poll to end partition and retain a role in the E.U.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

I think that what is happening now in terms of the Brexit vote does represent a serious undermining of the Good Friday Agreement.

Quotes by Martin McGuinness

I am a United States citizen and I vote.

Quotes by Martha Plimpton

Let's vote to fund the wall.

Quotes by Mark Meadows

As to the question of elected or not elected, each member of the European Commission has been appointed jointly by the governments of the 15 member states, and undergone individual scrutiny and a vote of confidence from the European Parliament.

Quotes by Mario Monti

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.