Campaign Decision Quotes

The elections have a different platform, the town hall is the platform for it. But the other question behind all this is should I run for president?

I have decided to launch an Exploratory Committee to examine whether I should run for President in 2016.

The worst mistake Ronald Reagan ever made was to accept George W. Bush as his running mate.

Like one of [Donald] Trump's sons said this is a huge step down for him to run for president. Like he's not doing it - let's just be clear.

I have told friends and supporters who are urging me to run that I would not oppose President Johnson under any foreseeable circumstances.

I made the miscalculation of taking Mr. Rubio at his word that he wouldn't seek re-election if he lost the presidential primary.

It is not through any combinations of politicians that the outcome of an electoral campaign is decided.

I want to thank the many Missourians who have reached out to me and asked me to consider running for the United States Senate.

Running for president was a good decision.

In choosing Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney made a fantastic choice and a bold statement to the American people.

John McCain has already tapped me.

Howard Phillips of the Constitution Party asked me to consider seriously running for president in 2008 and I am doing so.

The most disappointing thing this week is that Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan, because he was the intellectual leader of the Republican Party. Because Paul Ryan decided to join Mitt Romney's ticket, he is completely reversed himself on some of the issues he has been very strong on, like the $716 billion in savings that are in two of his budgets.

I will make the final decision on running for governor after my congressional term ends.

John McCain from the very beginning has been unflinchingly loyal to Sarah Palin. He has never thrown her under the bus. He has never conceded it was a bad decision to pick her. He has never ever said a bad word against her.

I learned a lot about America and a lot about Pat Schroeder, and that's why I will not be a candidate for President.