Quotes by Chris Lehane

“We have always said were going to have a compare and contrast on the public policy issues.”

“Hes clearly listening to his consultants. His music wasnt playing. This undermines the central presence of his campaign.”

“Any Republican presidential candidate who is supporting a risky tax cut that would hurt our children -- especially in areas like Head Start and Title I -- has little credibility talking about education. Sound like the Texas two-step to me.”

“The Gore campaign wants the will of the people to be reflected accurately and completely, which will be guaranteed by a manual recount, while the Bush campaign is trying to do everything possible to stop that from happening,”

“Senator Lieberman was great. He made the case to the American people about how we should use our prosperity in a responsible way to benefit all of our people.”

“We support legal immigration, but we have a 2,000-mile-long border and we support our immigration laws.”

“I guess we know that C at Yale was a gentlemans C,”

“In the autumn, Bradley came out with his policy positions and we entered a compare-and-contrast phase. Were in that same position this week.”

“His numbers just do not work. His tax cuts benefit just a segment of our society.”

“Perhaps his connections to the NRA and the money hes receiving from them explain why hes taking an irresponsible position on common sense gun safety measures.”

“Contributing financially to charitable organizations is certainly noble and should be encouraged and is something that the Gores have done when the resources were there. However, to truly judge a persons commitment to helping others, you need to consider what they have done with their lives and how they have spent their time -- and by that standard the Gores are extraordinarily committed.”

“He wants someone who can assume the responsibilities of the presidency, if called upon. He wants someone who will be a trusted partner, who will work with him closely. He is looking for someone who will share his philosophy, someone who will fight for the people against the powerful, against big oil, against the prescription drug companies, against the anti-choice forces in this country.”

“[Also on Gores agenda is an initiative proposing assistance to elderly widows.] Anyone who is in the later stages of life needs a support system around them and these women dont have it, ... Demographic studies show that women outlive men, so there is disproportionately large number of elderly women who need help.”

“Gov. Bush has some explaining of his own to do. Such as how did $2.5 million in negative advertising paid for by a special interest very close to him suddenly appear in the waning days of Super Tuesday? How did the governor allow contributors, the Pioneers, to sleep over in his mansion in Texas? Why did he solicit contributions from a three-year-old? The difference between Al Gore and George Bush is that Al Gore wants to reform the system.”

“Its one of the most important organizations representing working people, particularly in the key states of the Midwest.”

“For the last six years the vice presidents most important job and responsibility has been to support President Clinton. For that reason he will remain in Washington on Thursday.”

“[That assumes, of course, that voters are paying close attention. Few are--at least at this point.] Theyre more interested in spending time with their families and planning for graduation or summer vacations, as well they should, ... the details laid out now will provide the foundation for the debate that takes place in the fall, when people do start to tune in.”

“Our policy proposals, when theyre analyzed, are responsible, reflect experience and show some real thought.”

“They say they cant do this, Al Gore says we can do this. He will do right on behalf of the American consumers for a clean environment and affordable reliable energy.”

“This is not a race for prom king, this is a race for the presidency.”