Christopher Michael Cillizza Quotes

“Prominent Democratic strategists are growing increasingly nervous that the national political environment is not only bad for their side but moving in the wrong direction in the final days before the election, a trend that not only could cost their party control of the Senate but also result in double-digit House losses.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

Of course, with the last ads shipped and the last polls conducted, there'€™s not much to do but try to read the tea leaves. And from what Democrats are seeing, it doesn't look good. At all.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“There's a suspicion always about politicians. The suspicion level is really elevated and it just feels like people do not trust their institutions.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I see no issue with [Donald] Trump spending 48 hours in Scotland.Whether accidental or intentional, the fact that he was there when Britain voted to leave the EU was a good thing for him.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

Brexit suggests that there IS some level of non-vocal group who supports positions like those espoused by [Donald]Trump that polls are missing.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

I am not convinced that means [Donald] Trump is a lock to be the next president but it does suggest that what he has tapped into is both lasting and powerful.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

Chaka Fattah already lost the seat in a Democratic primary. So, he's on his way out. And he formally resigned this week.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“A lack of transparency that fuels the idea that she is either hiding something or simply not someone to be trusted.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

If you have ever sat in a focus group in a swing state, you are 100% certain that most soft partisans make up their minds on who to vote for based on things that are totally outside of an understanding of issues.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“[Donald] Trump won fair and square! He got 13.3 million votes. He won all over the country. He won when the race was crowded and when it was a one on one against Ted Cruz. There's just no reasonable way to keep Trump from the nomination while insisting that the will of the Republican voter is being respected.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“There are no more slow weeks. I realized this about 3 years ago. Downtime in politics isn't a thing.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“[Paul] Ryan won kudos both within his membership and the party base for not giving in.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I am done underestimating [Donald] Trump and his appeal.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“As for whether what happened in Britain improves[Donald] Trump's chances of winning, I don't think so. He has the same chances; we may just be more aware of what they are now.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I think the desire to reject elites, to retreat within more comfortable geographic and personal borders and to lash out at political correctness is not a phenomenon unique to Britain or the US.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Veep is the best and most realistic political TV show out there.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I thought Donald Trump approach on Brexit was a fascinating window into how he thinks.
His basic point was that [David] Cameron should resign because he didn't read the public mood on the issue right. And that Boris Johnson should be the next prime minister because he did. That's a very different definition of leadership than many politicians have. Or at least say they have.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I think what it is is do not depend on the president to get you over the line. Do not depend on the fundraising, on the turnout operation, the president's own popularity, because it's not going to work.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Every member of Congress and every Senator kind of runs their own race with their own message because they don't want to necessarily have dictated from the White House what that message should be.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Don't rely on the president to win you the race. You can have the president help you. Use the popularity that he has. That may get you an ear into some of these voters, but he isn't going to close the deal.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff are the best. You won't have me ever say a bad word about them.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Being freaked out doesn't mean you can fix what you perceive to be the problem.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Valentine's Day gifts like teddy bears, chocolate and perfume are SO lame. How about be thoughtful and original?”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Brain surgery is not like politics and vice versa.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“Talking about and analyzing sports isn't the same as playing sports.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

“I was 12 minutes late. Let's not make a federal case out of it.”

— Christopher Michael Cillizza