“CASSINI'S CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATS DEFEAT LEFT”
-La Repubblica
“There’s no doubt we’re in a recession here.”
-Senate Minority Leader Joe Biden
“What’s the closest we could get with Taiwan that doesn’t result in Emperor Yang throwing nukes at Taipei?”
-P.J. O’Rourke interviewing Bill Kristol
“My late brother has shown the world that China does not need to be part of the Western world. We are Chinese, and we shall remain so.”
-Yang Baibing, 9/14/98
“A PRETTY GOOD RESULT: DAVID BEATS FERRARO”
-New York Post, 9/15/98
“We’re going to make sure these midterms are brutal for the Republicans and Dick Armey.”
-House Minority Whip Chuck Schumer
“In this Republican wipe-out that has put Joe Biden and David Bonior into power, we can begin to see signs of a Democratic wave in 2000. Republican incumbents like Kit Bond, Al D’Amato, Launch Faircroft, Mike DeWine have been defeated, with star candidates like Evan Bayh, John Edwards, and Rod Blagojevich elected to office.”
-Mother Jones, 11/3/98
“IRENE SÁEZ ELECTED VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT”
-CNN, 12/6/98
“The matter with this economy is that I alone can fix it. I’m a businessman, I know what’s best. I have a much more personal connection than Keyes or any of the economists or whatnot. Don’t mess with Texas.”
-Ross Perot, 1/04/99
“VENTURA, WEICKER, THOMPSON AGAINST PEROT 2000”
-Fox News
“The Republican Party has done best when it has a clear message for the voters.”
-Senator Doug Wead, 2/10/99
“Brothers and sisters, I am announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president. If we stand together, we can do this.”
-Reverend Jesse Jackson, 3/7/99
“I want our nation to continue to be that shining city on a hill Ronald Reagan promised us about.”
-Governor Jeb Bush, 3/14/99
“We cannot last under the failed policies of Keyes-Reagan for another four years.”
-Governor Bob Bullock, 3/24/99
“This nation needs leadership in the economy, and the people of New York will know what we can do.”
-Governor Jack Kemp, 4/4/99
“I hope Americans can forge a new path, and elect a new government in 2000.”
-Senator Dave McCurdy, 4/10/99
“Ross Perot is trying to take over the party for himself. We can’t have the UFP be a meer personality cult.”
-Former Governor Lowell Weicker, 4/25/99
“It’s the year 1999, but it seems like America is still stuck in the past.”
-Senator Al Gore, 5/12/99
“After careful consideration, I will be running for the Republican nomination for president.”
-Vice President James Baker, 5/17/99
“JACKSON: 28%
BULLOCK: 21%
MCCURDY: 21%
GORE: 12%
UNDECIDED: 18%
BUSH: 23%
KEMP: 18%
WEAD: 16%
BAKER: 14%
THOMPSON: 6%
PAUL: 3%
TAYLOR: 1%
UNDECIDED: 19%
PEROT: 52%
WEICKER: 37%
HAGELIN: 5%
UNDECIDED: 6%”
-Opinion polling, early 1999
“To be honest with you, the only reason why I keep remembering you is that Jesse calls me non-stop telling me to have you on the show.”
-Arsenio Hall interview with Lowell Weicker
“After fifteen years of Tory rule, enough is enough. We must end the era of austerity.”
-Prime Minister Roy Romanov
“Jesse Jackson was too extreme to win in 1988, and he’s too extreme to win in 2000. We can’t lose this one because of a poor choice of candidate.”
“Senator, in my two primary campaigns, I’ve managed to have more cross-demographic support than you did when you ran. You just quote the polls, but we have the facts from actual votes.”
-McCurdy and Jackson in the 2000 primary debate
“CAN A FRAGMENTING ANC STAY TOGETHER?”
-Cape Times
“The IFP has emerged victorious in the struggle for freedom in South Africa. We hope to make a South African kingdom that is truly fair for all of its people.”
-President Mangosuthu Buthelezi, 6/2/99
“I was making it big with the soap community and the rap game, and NBC needed someone quick to replace Drew Carey when he did that sitcom on Fox. They went up to me and was saying that I could get the young viewers from Arsenio and all that. I was all up on that and then I got a quick deal to host Late Night.”
-Ryan Jaunzemis interview
“WEADMANIA IN AMES: BUSH LOSES STRAW POLL”
-Des Moines Register, 7/14/99
“We’ve all seen the result in Ames, and the numbers just aren’t there for the campaign. I offer my support to my good family friend, Governor Jeb Bush.”
-Vice President James Baker
“Governor Bullock is the right man for the job.”
-Former Senator Bill Bradley
“Is Jeb Bush really ready for the White House?”
-Bill O’Reilly
“IOWA: BUSH/BULLOCK VICTORIOUS”
-Des Moines Register, 1/24/00
“The truth is that Governor Bush didn’t get the amount he was hoping for. We can bounce back in New Hampshire. Iowa picks corn. New Hampshire picks presidents.”
-Paul Ryan, Kemp 2000 campaign manager
“Bob Bullock is the one who should be the anti-Jackson candidate in the race. Gore and McCurdy are out of place for this election. The voters want someone who really speaks to them, not a charismatic pretty-boy trying to audition for Hollywood.”
-Chris Matthews
