1. As long as we’re clear

    Said Democratic Rep. Kendrick Meek: “I’m the only candidate who has NOT run for elected office as a Republican.”

    - as seen on CapitalSoup.com

  2. Passion of the Garcia

    Said Connecticut secretary of state candidate Gerry Garcia: “I’m the only candidate who’s injecting passion [into the race].”

    - as quoted by the New Haven Independent

  3. Low Blow

    Said Republican candidate for Teller County Sheriff Mike Ensminger (to fellow Republican Mark Manriquez): “I’m the only candidate with a high-school diploma.”

    - as quoted by the Pikes Peak Courier View

  4. Death Becomes Him

    Writes candidate for the Carver County (Colorado) Coroner Carter Lord: “I’m the only candidate in this race who has actually worked for a Colorado Coroner’s Office, and have done so for more than 8 ½ years.
    I’m the only candidate in this race who has hands-on knowledge and experience of how a Coroner’s Office works, and what is required of each of its employees, including the Coroner.

    “I’m the only candidate in this race who has never exaggerated, embellished or lied about their credentials, qualifications, or experience in the field of Medicolegal Death Investigation.”

    - via his website

  5. Teets

    Said Republican Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Ron Ramsey:  ”I guarantee you that I’m the only candidate in this race who has ever milked a herd of Holstein cows.”

    - as quoted by Knox News

  6. Poker face

    Said Democratic Rep. Kendrick Meek, candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida: “I’m the only candidate in this race that has a 100% League of Conservation Voters record. I am the only candidate in this race that has been consistently against offshore oil drilling. I am the only candidate in this race who can speak with a straight face on this issue.”

    - as told to The Washington Monthly

  7. The Neighs Have It

    Writes Dr. Heather Carter, Republican candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives: “I am the ONLY candidate in my race that owns horses and is deeply committed to our interests.”

    - as posted on bridleandbit.com

  8. We now return to your regularly scheduled programming

    It’s been a little quiet here for a good two years. 

     That changes now. We’re migrating from Movable Type to Tumblr. And we’ve got a fresh batch of candidates queued up.

    Look out 2010 midterm elections!

  9. Probably is a strong word

    Said Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden describing his his plans to take the presidency from behind: “I only have to end up in the top four to get out of Iowa. I’m the only one who can probably survive that.”

    - as quoted by The State

  10. Finally, we have our dark horse

    Said psychiatrist and Republican presidential doubtful Hugh Cort after disagreeing with the notion that most people would not consider him a serious candidate: “I am a serious candidate and I will win because I am the only candidate who will protect America.”

    - as quoted by The Birmingham News