Mary Matalin quotes

Conservatism vests in and depends on the widespread, informed understanding of human nature, self-governance and the First Principle of Progress: free people interacting in free markets produce the greatest good for the greatest number always, but only, when tethered to virtue and morality. (Mary Matalin)
He who looks in the crystal ball ends up eating glass... They're way, way close. View quote
Mary Matalin
Follow me if I advance, kill me if I retreat, avenge me if I die. View quote
Mary Matalin
When I walk down the boardwalk, people stop me and say, 'Oh, your house is the one that glows.' View quote
Mary Matalin
I was a comfort factor. I'm not a hustler. View quote
Mary Matalin
[on President Barack Obama's performance in the 2012 Presidential Debate of Oct 3, 2012] Can I state the obvious here, since we all have theories? The obvious is he he didn't bring his game because he doesn't have a game. They have now blamed his performance on everything from strategic - he's a unifier - that's belied by his campaign, calling Mitt Romney everything from from a liar to a tax thief to a felon to a murderer to a dog abuser to a misogynist. This is one of the most negative campaigns in history... View quote
Mary Matalin
I am not a total, complete nitwit when it comes to selling books. I promise you there will be unexpected things. Some of them I don't know yet. She's writing it all herself. View quote
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