191 Quotes by Larry Sabato

It's spread pretty widely, at least in the political underground.

He's going to have to walk a fine line.

It's completely transparent that he's testing the waters and would very much like to run. He's wanted to run for president for years, and 2008 may be the best opportunity he has.

He could have made millions in the private sector.

He continues to do it because when he gives a series of high-profile speeches, his numbers go up, but as soon as he shifts focus, the numbers return to a lower level.

It's a matter of getting people excited and out to vote. Whether the Congress passes a lot of legislation is a separate issue. . . . They can get the electoral issues done just by debating some of the issues.

It's different in Washington. It's a lot easier to get lost in Washington, even if you're a senator.

He learned that you have to play ball. You have to serve the caucus and the leadership. And one of the primary ways to do that is to raise money for the caucus and help members who are politically in danger at the next election.

I've had literally dozens of governors, senators and several presidents (talk to classes), and no one, other than the presidents, has gotten a better reception or more sustained ovation from these young people.