Barack Obama Quotes

The whole thing about elections in Liberia - it's not about the way you take care of people, it's not about the heart, it's about education, according to the perception of some people.

Elections are always about turnout.

You might not be a big fan of politics, but you can still participate. All you need to do is vote for people you believe will work on these issues, and if they don't work the way they should, then it is your responsibility to call them, organize a town hall, and demand that they show up - hold them accountable.

Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.

In most places in the country, voting is looked upon as a right and a duty, but in Chicago it's a sport.

I think the American people have been surprised by the enthusiasm with which the Iraqis have taken to elections and politics.

We should make election day a national holiday.

Politics ought to be fun.

The way to address our grievances is to engage in that most revolutionary of activities—voting.

Voting is the first duty of democracy.

No people ever learned how to vote except by voting.

This election is not about me. It is about you.

Voting is the most powerful nonviolent tool that we have.

What's sad is that we can have a reality-television performer for president without incorporating the other aspects of reality television - like voting and voter engagement.

I cannot have any apprehensions during elections.

Turnout is good for the system.

Without the persistence of voters in America getting up to every election, democracy will not flourish.

I would like to say to my friends in Poland: Let's make good choices, vote for democracy.

Whether you're Democrat or Republican... you want everybody who's eligible to vote to vote, and that's how you want to win elections.

There is a lack of interest in voting in the United States, and that troubles me. It is very necessary that people get registered, study the issues and be aware of the politics of our country. We will really be set back if people don't take the time to learn about the candidates who are concerned about the well-being of all the citizens and vote.

Elections matter and voting counts.

I want people to vote, I want them to pay attention. I want them to get up and go and vote and care about this country, inform themselves about the issues and I also want them to not vote for somebody just based on gender or race, based on qualification.

I'm such a sap for democracy and politics that I get weepy when I see anybody voting.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

Only votes talk, everything else walks.