Name: Swing Vote
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2008-08-01
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Kevin Costner, Madeline Carroll, Paula Patton, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper

22 quotes

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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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One Man's Influence in Politics

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

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Intelligence in Leadership Discussion

Bud Johnson You guys protect the President!

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

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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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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?

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Leadership Beyond Words

Bud Johnson America needs someone who's bigger than their speeches.

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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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Consequences of a Mistake in Trust

Molly Johnson Bud, if you blow this, I'm leaving.

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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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A Reminder About Language and Respect

Molly Johnson Remember, Dad, no cussing.

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Understanding and Uncertainty in Conversation

Bud Johnson I know exactly what you mean, Andy.

President Andrew Boone Do you?

Bud Johnson Maybe not...

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Nostalgia for Simple Weekend Activities

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

[bowling]

Bud Johnson It still is.

[laughs]

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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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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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Close Election Day Coverage Begins

Radio Announcer 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...

[first lines]

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Questioning Wealth Disparity in America

Bud Johnson If this is one of the richest countries in the world, why is it so many of us can barely afford living here?

[reading a letter]

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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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Communication Challenges in Everyday Life

Bud Johnson I'll call them back.

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

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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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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.

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Uncertainty in Political Opinions

Kate Madison Thanks, Bud. Why don't we get started with your opinion of ]?

[[same-sex marriage|gay marriage]

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 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 ] ].

[[lesbian|two; [bisexuality|queens]

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Shared Desire for Family Living Arrangement

Molly Johnson I want to live with Mom.

Bud Johnson So do I.