We tend to prefer candidates that don't talk about us one way in Scranton and another way in San Francisco.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There used to be an old bad joke. I hope it's not so much a good joke anymore. 'Everybody's from Scranton; no one's in Scranton.'
It's a very tough thing to run for office, but it's also the way the American people get to know you.
I am not the candidate of career politicians in Washington.
Pennsylvania couldn't be prouder of our native son, Joe Biden from Scranton. No one knows us better than Joe.
San Francisco has always been a haven for misfits and weirdos. I'm both of those, which is why I came here.
If I just want to 'start a conversation,' I don't need to run for office. As a matter of fact, it could be argued that many people are more open to hearing you if you're not running for office.
To some degree it matters who's in office, but it matters more how much pressure they're under from the public.
I think of New Yorkers as not taking the time to talk to someone they don't know.
It is often constructive to meet with a candidate for a particular office, but I believe what is most important is the candidate's track record.
If you are prepared to run for public office, you also have to be willing to accept a debate about you.