October 2007 Archives

Said Republican presidential candidate Sen. Sam Brownback after being asked if a Dubai company should own a 20% stake in NASDAQ: "Yes. I think of the people on this stage, I’m the only one that’s worked in the trade field."

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."

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."

Said Democratic presidential hopeful Gov. Bill Richardson in Iowa (for the 82nd time): "I'm the only CEO in the race."

Said Republican presidential candidate Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! Giuliani after dismissing his GOP opponents as 'amateurs at cutting taxes and holding down spending': "I'm the only one running for President who's actually made it work."

Said Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich in Iowa, land of plenty: "I’m the only one running for president letting the American people know right now that Democrats must take their stand and that at this moment we must rescue our troops, we must rescue our reputation, we must restore America’s role in the world, we must end war and remember who we are, and we must have courage."

Said Spokane Valley City Council candidate Rose Dempsey regarding a city ordinance: "Perhaps I'm the only person left in the world who likes signs."

Said Charlottesville, Va. City Council candidate Holly Edwards regarding a vehicle crossing at the east end of the mall there: "I am the only [candidate] who has the distinct pleasure of chasing two toddlers across the mall and the fear of being able to catch them in time before they get to that intersection."

North of the Border Edition — Said Green Party of Ontario and Cambridge riding candidate Colin Carmichael: "I am the only candidate willing to cooperate with whatever party forms the government after this election to ensure that the residents of Cambridge and North Dumfries enjoy an improved quality life in the years to come."

Said Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on his return to the 'Shire: "I'm the only Republican running for president who has a plan that's going to get everyone health insurance without raising taxes."

A fun "Goodbye, sweet weekend" post: According to The Caucus, Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani is the only candidate to regularly wear an American flag pin on his lapel.

Said incumbent and Democratic candidate for New Haven, Conn., mayor Joe DeStefano, Jr. when asked why he has raised and spent more than $60,000: "I'm proud to be the only candidate using public financing."

Said Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden regarding his ability to work across partisan lines: "I'm the only candidate who will get respect from the other side of the aisle with my ideas, to get them to vote for me."

Said Democratic candidate for Louisiana's 98th District James Johnson: "I am the only candidate ... who can tell you what's going on on MLK and what's going on on Jefferson Avenue."

Said Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain regarding strategies in Iraq: "I'm the only one of the Republicans that are seeking the nomination that both opposed the last one — amidst a barrage of criticism from Republicans for not being 'loyal to Rumsfeld' — and advocated this new one."

North of the Border Edition! Said Green Party (of Ontario) and Mississauga—Brampton South riding candidate Paul Simas: "I am the only candidate that can truly deliver on change."

Said Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama in regarding his Q & A ground rules: "I'm the only one who gets to make a speech."

Said Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Chris Dodd regarding energy conservation: "But I believe I'm the only candidate here, along with Al Gore, who's called for ... a corporate carbon tax."

Writes indie candidate for Massachusetts 5th District Patrick Murphy (not this guy): "I am the only candidate who proposes a truly universal system of health care, which would cover not only the current uninsured, but also raise the level and quality of care for the millions of underinsured."

Said Winchester, Va., school board candidate John A. Bishop: "I'm the only one of four who actually walked across the stage for high school graduation."

Said Republican, Illinoite Illinoisian Illinaut man-about-Illinois, and congressional candidate Aaron Schock: "I'm the only one here who's passed a bill, that's provided constituent work, who's run in tough elections, who's proven myself as a candidate."

Said Republican presidential hopeful Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! Giuliani: "I'm the only Republican candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton."