Not the whole family, Bud. Umm, voters only like her without you. Not that they don't like you, it's just that they think you make her look weak.

Pollster

Your father threw himself on the tracks. Now, he knew if he took the heat for her losing; he may give her the chance to run again someday.

Pollster

I'm not running for President, but I am looking forward to spending more time together.

Elaine

You need me as much as I need you.

Doug

Little shit's never gonna learn.

Margaret

But, as a mother, I would do anything to help my son.

Elaine

I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in here he hasn't hid a go-go boy

Margaret

This moment, this is why I asked you to run with me in the first place.

President Garcetti

Anne, sweetheart, you could stand a couple of terrible ideas.

Margaret

Susan: I had sex on this plane the last time I was on it.
Doug: With my dad?
Susan: Jesus, no. With another journalist.

You harm my family again, and, I swear to every loving god I'll wipe your existence from the face of this earth.

Bud

You wouldn't know honor if it sucked your cock and stroked your balls, Fred.

Bud

Political Animals Quotes

You're asking me to eat shit. Now, I held the highest office in the land. An office only 41 men before me ever held. I don't eat shit. I serve it.

President Hammond

Fan Girl: Why don't you run again?
President Bud Hammond: Would if I could. Would if I could.