Swing Vote (2008) - Quotes

One Man's Influence in Politics

Tagline: One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.

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Uncertainty in Political Opinions

Kate Madison: [[same-sex marriage|gay marriage] Thanks, Bud. Why don't we get started with your opinion of ]?

Bud Johnson: Oh, shit, do we uh, do we have to?

Kate Madison: So you're against it?

Bud Johnson: I-- No, uh, I didn't say that.

Kate Madison: Oh. Then what's your position?

Bud Johnson: [[lesbian|two; [bisexuality|queens] Well, I don't have a position, all right. To tell you the truth I didn't give a rat's ass about it. My dad always said whatever king does in his castle is his business, I guess the same can go for-- Ha, I guess the same can go for ] ].

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Defining Worth and Legacy in Life Choices

President Andrew Boone: Sometimes you gotta figure out what you want in this life. Then you have to decide how much this *is* worth to you. Because they got to put it on your tombstone. It's your legacy. A measure of what you left behind.

Bud Johnson: Are we, uh, are we still talking about the job?

President Andrew Boone: Uh...

Bud Johnson: The lobby business?

President Andrew Boone: Right, forget that. It's not worth it.

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A Question of Voting Intentions

Kate Madison: The only question is who you voted for, and are you going to vote the same way?

Bud Johnson: Remind me again, uh, who's running?

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Questioning Political Views in Swing Vote

Molly Johnson: Sign this.

Bud Johnson: What is it?

Molly Johnson: A questionnaire. I'm supposed to ask you about your politics.

Bud Johnson: Well, uh, go ahead...

Molly Johnson: I already filled it in. I wanted you to sound smart.

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Importance of Voting on Election Day

Molly Johnson: Don't forget today.

Bud Johnson: Yeah, uh, what's today?

Molly Johnson: Election Day, dummy. I'm supposed to do a report on your voting, remember?

Bud Johnson: Well, I already told you before, I'm not even registered.

Molly Johnson: I registered for you, in the mail.

Bud Johnson: Well, that's great. I'll get jury duty now...

Molly Johnson: It's your civic responsibility.

Bud Johnson: My what?

Molly Johnson: It's your civic responsibility.

Bud Johnson: My civic responsibility, where are you learning this crap?

Molly Johnson: Mrs. Abernathy.

Bud Johnson: Yeah, well, stay away from her.

Molly Johnson: She's my teacher.

Bud Johnson: Ah.

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The Weight of a Secret Vote

Molly Johnson: Maybe I should tell them the truth.

Bud Johnson: What're you talking about? Tell them what?

Molly Johnson: That I was going to be the one to cast the vote.

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Respect in Conversations about Beliefs

Bud Johnson: Jesus, Molly, you've got to quit being such a smartass all the time.

Molly Johnson: And you have to stop using "Jesus" as a cussword all the time. He's a billion people's Saviour.

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Shared Desire for Family Living Arrangement

Molly Johnson: I want to live with Mom.

Bud Johnson: So do I.

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American Identity and National Pastimes

President Andrew Boone: Do you like football?

Bud Johnson: I'm an American, aren't I?

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Nostalgia for Simple Weekend Activities

Kate Madison: [bowling] Remember when we were kids? This was the only thing to do on weekends.

Bud Johnson: [laughs] It still is.

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Discussion About Egg Salad

Bud Johnson: What's that?

Molly Johnson: Egg salad.

Bud Johnson: Egg salad?

Molly Johnson: You like egg salad.

Bud Johnson: Yeah, but not every damn day I don't.

Molly Johnson: We're on a budget.

Bud Johnson: Well, you've got to stir it up a little.

Molly Johnson: You want to eat better? Drink less beer.

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Hot Water Debate Between Father and Daughter

Bud Johnson: Did you save me any hot water?

Molly Johnson: I don't know, did the water heater fix itself?

Communication Challenges in Everyday Life

Bud Johnson: I'll call them back.

Molly Johnson: If we had a phone, you could call them back.

Understanding and Uncertainty in Conversation

Bud Johnson: I know exactly what you mean, Andy.

President Andrew Boone: Do you?

Bud Johnson: Maybe not...

Intelligence in Leadership Discussion

Bud Johnson: You guys protect the President!

Lewis: She's... she's smarter.

Close Election Day Coverage Begins

Radio Announcer: [first lines] After a hotly contested race Americans go to the polls today for what promises to be a very close election. The Republican incumbent Andrew Carrington is hoping to hold on to the Oval Office, taking on Democratic challenger...

A Reminder About Language and Respect

Molly Johnson: Remember, Dad, no cussing.

Breaking the Cycle of History

Molly Johnson: All the world's great civilizations have followed the same path. From bondage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to complacency, from complacency to apathy, from apathy back to bondage. If we are to be the exception to history, then we must break the cycle, for those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.