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“Hopelessness can be fatal for a city, but this campaign refused to accept that.”— Nithya Raman said this at her election night party at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, after speaking about the campaign.

“I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California's values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us.”— California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a letter explaining his decision to commute the state's death sentences to life without parole.

“His behavior is all tailored towards sports performance — his diet, his sleep, and his recovery. He is a person deeply concerned with eating well, sleeping well and preparing his body properly. In my opinion, this is clearly where Cristiano's longevity comes from.”— Luis Castro, who worked with Ronaldo at Al Nassr, said this to Sky Sports in May 2025.

“If anyone wants to come after California, or any one Californian, they better be ready for a fight.”— Xavier Becerra said this in his victory speech after CNN projected him to win California’s gubernatorial election.

“We don't want our money sent to do apartheid, or genocide, or war.”— Abdul El-Sayed said this in his victory speech, referring to his criticism of Israel's actions.

“The real fight in this country is not left vs. right. It is top vs. bottom. … Our unity is a threat to their wealth and their power.”— James Talarico, speaking to supporters in his victory speech after winning the Texas Senate race.

“We are at war. People are starving. Right here, in the United States. We are surrounded by violence, by chaos, by hate.”— Stevie Nicks wrote these lines in a poem she posted on Instagram, originally written on Oct. 18.

“If you bring home the bacon and you bring us to victory, then you deserve to stay.”— Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona said this in support of Chuck Schumer remaining Senate majority leader.

“Secretary Hegseth has acted in a manner contrary to his trust as Secretary of Defense and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States of America.”— Thomas Massie read the statement from his impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

It’s not surprising that Vivek Ramaswamy has stooped to such a despicable low as to attempt to turn the sexual abuse Amy endured at twelve years old from our birth mother’s husband into a political talking point.

— Philip Stearns, Amy’s brother, in a statement about Ramaswamy’s campaign ad.

“If you'd like to argue it was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost to pay. Agree or disagree, that's at least honest.”— Vice President JD Vance wrote this in a social media post about Republicans’ midterm losses and the Iran war.

“In politics, you learn very quickly that not everyone follows through on your promises.”— Stacy Garrity said this to the crowd at her election-night watch party after congratulating Josh Shapiro on his reelection.