Krishnamoorthi teases potential run for Durbin Senate seat:

"While elections have often played to the worst in us, politics can also have a much more hopeful, optimistic future."— Adam Bandt discussing the dual nature of politics and elections during his maiden speech in 2010.

"The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort."— David Hogg commented on the DNC's actions regarding his position as Vice Chair.

So those who are asking me, is this the right time to do it? I say it’s never the wrong time to do the right thing.— Rep. Shri Thanedar, discussing his decision to push for an impeachment vote.

The reality is this: I didn’t do anything wrong.— Newark Mayor Ras Baraka spoke after being released from arrest during a protest against an immigration facility.

"You should be embarrassed asking that question."— Donald Trump, responding to a reporter's question about the ethics of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar during a news conference at the White House.

"Work reporting requirements create administrative burdens for already vulnerable populations."— Jamila Michener, Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University, discussing the negative impacts of work requirements on healthcare access.

I’ve spent my career fighting for Iowans — locking up corrupt public officials, violent criminals, scammers, and thieves, rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, and holding members of both parties accountable.— Rob Sand, announcing his campaign for Iowa governor.

If I’m going to fight for a team, it will only be a team willing to lay it all on the line to save this country.— Marjorie Taylor Greene made this statement to explain her decision not to challenge Jon Ossoff.

"I was shocked that it was as big a defeat as we had."— LNP Senator Matt Canavan commenting on the Coalition's performance in the recent election.

"Every poll underestimated Labor on two-party preferred and primary votes, and overestimated the Coalition."— Says pollster Jim Reed, who runs the Resolve Political Monitor.

"I have decided that being on the ballot next year is not the right decision for me and my family."— Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, announcing his decision not to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.

I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle and make ends meet.— Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) stated this in a statement after filing articles of impeachment against President Trump.

"We find that voters are primarily focused on issues and the leaders, not detailed policy."— Jim Reed, director of Resolve, on voter focus during the campaign.

"Forget about what you have been told by the ABC, in The Guardian and the other hate media. Listen to what you hear [at] the doors, listen to what people say on the pre-polling, know in your hearts we are a better future for our country."— Peter Dutton during a speech to supporters in Melbourne, accusing the media of unfair coverage of his campaign.

"Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace."— Governor JB Pritzker in a speech in New Hampshire calling for action against Republicans.

"The reality is, the Liberal Party is a centre-right party, Pauline Hanson One Nation is a centre-right party as well, in the Australian landscape."— Benson Saulo, the Liberal candidate in the inner Melbourne seat of Macnamara, said this at a candidate forum.