Ten for 2010: The Quotiest Quotes of the Year
This has been the hardest list to cull so far, with a lot of great quotes left on the cutting room floor. Enjoy!
#10 - "We’re trying to find enough stuff we can use to make it plausible."
Ed Martin, explaining his strategy for manufacturing conspiracy theories after his November defeat, including his sad attempt to convince folks that unknown "busloads of mentally handicapped service workers" may have stolen the election.
#9 - "If you don't vote in this election...you may never have the chance to vote again. It's the truth."
Right-wing radio host Gina Loundon, getting out the vote.
#8 - "We're going to take a vote today on the most comprehensive and sweeping ethics reform bill in the universe."
An instant classic from Rep. Bryan Pratt, describing the House Republicans sham “ethics” legislation in May. In response, Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields said: "What I'd like to do is go back from the best ethics bill in the universe and get it down to the best ethics bill in the galaxy -- and maybe beyond -- but not universe."
#7 - "I guess my answer to that is: over 145 requests, seven candidates; I’m a lousy whore."
Samuel Wurzelbacher, responding to Thomas Schweich's assertions that Allen Icet 'bought' his endorsement.
#6 - "Come on, 'fess up, Comedy Central -- did you sneak a plant into Missouri and start up this group just to gin up good material for your writers?"
LA Times columnist Patt Morrison on Missouri's "Alliance for Truth," the campaign opposing Proposition B.
#5 - "We keep reminding institutions in this building that there is a third branch of government called the House of Representatives.”
House Speaker Ron Richard re-imagines the Constitution in an interview with the Missourian
#4 - "I just have no use for you. I hate irresponsible reporting like National Enquirer-type crap."
Rep. Michael Cunningham (R-Rogersville) speaking to a reporter about media coverage of his decision to allow a pro-payday loan presentation before his committee without providing a similar opportunity for reform proponents to make their case.
#3 - "Given that several years have passed since your own unfortunate experience with FOIA and sunshine requests as former Governor Matt Blunt's Chief of Staff, your confusion about this process is understandable. Nevertheless, I applaud your new-found appreciation for transparency in government."
Caroline Battles, Chief of Staff to Rep. Russ Carnahan, responding to a intentionally dense request for information from Ed Martin.
#2 - “When the King of Washington Insiders comes to Missouri to dine and promote Roy Blunt, one has to wonder just who’s lunch they plan on eating.”
Chuck Purgason on Karl Rove's trip to Missouri to raise money for Roy Blunt
#1 - He's not an ideologue. He doesn't do things for what he can get out of it."
Consultant David Barklage on client Peter Kinder
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Honarable Mentions:
- "It was accurate at the time."
Roy Blunt, losing his cool when asked to explain his statements about a housekeeper illegally employed by his family
- "That complete Website...probably the best Website on the Internet."
Jerry Beck, Constitution Party candidate for US Senate, on the hacking of his campaign website
- Kinder offers no evidence for his outburst."
The St. Louis American on Peter Kinder's tweets regarding an "astonishing explosion of lefty Jew hatred"
- "I think everyone can agree that I am equally hated by Republicans and Democrats."
Sen. Jason Crowell (R-Cape Girardeau), speaking on the Senate floor in March
- "The more that she talks and opens her mouth, the better I look."
Scott Rupp on primary challenger Cynthia Davis
- "They're worried about the people who can't decide which home to go to over the Christmas holidays. They're worried about the people who might take a jaunt to Europe for the new year. They're not worried about those people who are packing those town halls, because those folks are the middle class."
Sen. Claire McCaskill on Republicans' upside down priorities
- "I got an application in to drive a garbage truck, and I got turned down to sell appliances...I've got no reputation. I have no money. I've got nothing."
Former Speaker Rod Jetton, speaking with the Post-Dispatch about life after politics
- "Even as a party, we are joining with others who say its ok for a man to marry man, a woman to marry a woman, a dog or a cat, whatever folks, it’s ludicrous."
Mike Moon, candidate for Congress in Missouri's 7th District
- "This is the House, where common sense rules every day."
House Majority Floor Leader Steve Tilley
- "He may speak Missouri values, but the evidence indicates those are just a memory."
Randy Turner on "The seduction of Roy Blunt"
- "I just haven't made up our mind."
Speaker Ron Richard what the House Republicans want to cut from the state budget.
- Great News! One of my clients in my eligibility case, prominent MO attorney Timothy Jones become the Speker of MO House of Representatives.
Orly Taitz congratulating Birther Rep. Tim Jones on his new leadership position for 2011
