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About this quote

What does it mean?
Politics should focus on candidates who love the country rather than divisive noise.
In plain terms
We should vote based on who loves the country rather than noise.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize patriotism and substance over political noise.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • campaigning
  • voter education

Putting it to work

  • evaluate candidates on values
  • ignore partisan noise
  • engage civically

Questions to consider

  • What matters most in a candidate?
  • How do you define patriotism?

Another view

It assumes candidates can be easily judged on love for country.

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