Quotes About Democrats

The Second Amendment is not open for debate. Why do Democrats feel that this is the one enumerated Constitutional right that they can trample?

As Republicans try to trample on our most sacred freedoms, Democrats will do everything we can to end discrimination and protect the one right that preserves all others - the right to vote.

I think Social Security should be bipartisan and it should transcend the next election, and you should get the best ideas of the Democrats and of the Republicans, and move forward with the best.

When Obamacare was introduced, Republicans and Democrats knew the status quo wasn't working. But Republicans rejected the notion that to help 2 million people with preexisting conditions get access to care, we needed a 2,000-page bill that transformed one-sixth of the economy.

The Reagan Administration, generally regarded as having conducted the most successful Transition of modern times, had managed during the election campaign to build bridges to the Democrats in some areas, notably foreign and national security policy.

When the Democrats were investigating the U.S. attorneys that were accused of responding to political pressure, that I joined Senator Leahy in efforts to get transparency of all of the documents.

Both Republicans and Democrats can agree that more choices and lower prices in transportation would benefit consumers. Democrats would consider it 'smart government' and Republicans 'limited government.'

You know, probably the notion that conservatives, Republicans, only care about the rich and that Democrats care about the poor - is that true? And nothing could be further from the truth.

I will commend the Democrats for one thing. If they name Keith Ellison as the head of the DNC, then I'll commend them for truth in advertising.

I recently read—and I am not making this up—that members of Sörmland County Council had passed a motion, so to speak, to insist that men working for the local council should urinate sitting down, with the ultimate aim of making their public toilets genderless. Reading about all this you get a sense of the almost religious fervor with which the Social Democrats went about dreaming up and implementing their radical policies.

They are probably right. It is entirely rational for conservatives to flock to jobs that reward competition, aggression and victory at the expense of others. So it should not be surprising that liberals gravitate to professions—such as academics, journalism, social work and the arts—that emphasize inquiry, objectivity and the free exchange of ideas. After all, teachers at all levels—from nursery school to graduate school—tend to be Democrats.

What I've said about compromise, I hope to build a conservative majority so bipartisanship becomes Democrats joining Republicans to roll back the size of government, reduce the bureaucracy, and get America moving again.

If Democrats insist on looking for skeletons in the closet, they should take a long look at themselves. They've hidden more than their fair share.

I think Democrats in Congress love Israel. Our relationship with Israel depends on a strong bipartisan relationship.

Libertarians love their children at least as much as the Democrats and the Republicans, probably more.

Mr. President, you've got to buy some democrats, Graham said. The good news is they come cheap.

reducing the total vote count for Democrats. The same could potentially be activated to reduce Trump votes in Republican districts.

Which Democrats caused Trump the most trouble? "The more mainstream. The more they appeal to moderates. Look, this election is about moderates. That's who determines elections.

Butterfield wanted out. Anticipating reelection, he heard Nixon tell Haldeman on several occasions that it would be, more than ever, a time for vengeance. "Now, we're going to get them, Bob," Nixon said. "Now we're going to nail those sons of bitches." The atmosphere of retribution aimed at Democrats, the media, the antiwar movement and any perceived Nixon opponent was pervasive.

Seven presidents before him - Democrats and Republicans - tried to expand health care to all Americans. President Obama got it done.

I come from a blue-collar, Irish Catholic, pro-Kennedy, pro-union family of Democrats.

The reality is, the Republicans in Massachusetts are irrelevant and they're in collusion with the Democrats.

Washington Democrats see the IRS' overextended resources and automatically think the answer is to take and spend more of your tax dollars. I disagree.

The Democrats never fight about who is more like Jimmy Carter.