“The government at all levels is overly represented by white men. That’s part of the problem, and I’m a white man. So if I were to run, I think it’s just so important that those who would comprise my team looked like this country. If I were to run, if I were to win, that my administration looks like…”— Beto ORourke, vanityfair.com
“The presidency is a relay race, requiring each of us to do our part to bring the country closer to its highest aspirations.”— Barack Obama, economist.com