Posted on · “Why would you want to be president when you can be Oprah? Being Oprah is so much better!” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on Oprah’s Golden Globes speech that left a lot of people speculating that she might run for president in 2020.
Posted on · “I think the idea that you’re going to shut down the government because of DACA is incredibly problematic for Democrats” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the politics of Washington around Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Posted on · “It was the first time where the President literally tweeted nonsense, nonsense dominated the news cycle” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on President Trump tweeting the word ‘covfefe’ and the media’s reaction to that tweet.
Posted on · “Everyone says everything is bigger in Texas, that is not true when it comes to voting” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on low voter turnout in Texas, about 43% in 2016.
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Posted on · “You start with Whitewater and you end with Lewinsky” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on the Robert Mueller special investigation into ties between President Trump's campaign and Russia
Posted on · “Nelson Rockefeller was thought to be unable to get the Republican nomination because he had been divorced, if there had been Twitter back then, who knows what would’ve happened” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on how the times have changed in the world of politics and what constitutes as unacceptable behavior to voters today
Posted on · “To deal with the budget resolutions, to deal with the debt ceiling, to deal with DACA…it seems almost impossible that they’re going to be able to get this through both houses and signed in about a week and a half ” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on the nearly impossible list of tasks Congress has to tackle before the Christmas break
Posted on · “Dozens of people gathered to scream at the sky on the anniversary of Donald Trump’s election” - Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on a new ritual that happened in Boston literally named “scream helplessly at the sky on the anniversary of the election.”
Posted on · “He leaves with great affection from the voters and we wish him well” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on U.S. Rep. Gene Green retiring from Congress.
Posted on · “The swing of partisan politics served up piping hot” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on how politics can often change from one election cycle to another.
Posted on · “He’s got multiple passports, he travels all over, if this were a Jason Bourne movie Jay, you wouldn’t believe it” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on the lavish lifestyle of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign manager.
Posted on · “At least there’s no lines to slow you down…unlike waiting in line to go purchase Astros’ merchandise now” – Jay Aiyer, co-host of Party Politics, on Texas’ historically low voter turnout for elections and the Houston Astros winning the World Series. Election day is November 7th.
Posted on · "The President suggested that Bob Corker couldn't get elected dog catcher in Tennessee, I don't even know if they elect dog catchers in Tennessee!" - Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics
Posted on · "In England, if you commit a crime, the police don't have a gun and you don't have a gun. If you commit a crime, the police will say 'Stop, or I'll say stop again.'" - Comedian, Robin Williams