Here is the top-ten list of quotes, mostly ignored by the media, by 2016 Republican presidential candidates. OK, only one is real. Can you guess the actual quote?
“Of all the candidates, I’m the richest, smartest, have the best hair and best-looking wives.” – Donald Trump
“I know I would just be another Bush in the White House but I can promise you there won’t be a Dick for Vice President.” – Jeb Bush
“Some say my youth works against me, but no other candidate can rock a conga line like me!” – Marco Rubio
“I want to do for America what I did for Hewlett-Packard.” – Carly Fiorina
“Remember me? I helped engineer the government shutdown of 2013 and that is why I am asking for your vote.” – Ted Cruz
“People who say I’m a bully really don’t know me so they should just shut their f**cking traps!” – Chris Christie
“Good lord! People are starting to ask about my health just because I suffer from “the vapors” now and again.” – Lindsay Graham.
“I really don’t want to do this … I feel fingers” from God to run for president.– Ben Carson
“We’ve got to take this country back… the further back the better.” – Mike Huckabee
“I think the Pope should just stick to his popely duties and let us politicians worry about our 6000 year old Mother Earth.” – Rick Santorum
Did you find the real quote? Extra points for those quotes the gullible might think are real.
JillianRivers says
All have an element of truth but the answer is Dr. Ben Carson.
John DeProspo says
Jillian, you are correct on both counts!
fred says
oh dear. There are so many great ones that you must have had a time of it only using the top 10….you should do this on a weekly basis! Fun read. Thanks
John DeProspo says
Thanks “Fred.” Yes, I could have done a top 20 list easily. I may take you up on your suggestion.