Marian Walsh > Quotes

“Running for and holding public office requires little more than making informed decisions based on the facts, your values, and getting to know your fellow citizens. You’ll need the courage to be yourself, and a desire to do the right thing. Chances are you’re doing that already. In”
― Marian Walsh, Run: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office

“Most change begins at the bottom. As a result, the people on top are often the last to get on board. But you have to make the decision to throw your rock in the pool and let it happen. You’ve”
― Marian Walsh, Run: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office

“Stephen Ansolabehere cited a study from the Cooperative Congressional Election Study stating that one out of every 100 adults, or about six million people, have run for office at some point in their lives.1 However, those six million people tend to be male, well off, and older,”
― Marian Walsh, Run: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office

“If you hold a mirror up to elected officials today, maybe you don’t see yourself in the reflection. You might feel as if there is no place for you among the decision-makers.”
― Marian Walsh, Run: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office

“person is entitled to be acknowledged and respected. I urge you to live this lesson throughout your time as a candidate and office-holder. You will never find yourself dragged down into negativity when you treat others with courtesy, respect, and acceptance, whether they’re opponents or supporters.”
― Marian Walsh, Run: Your Personal Guide to Winning Public Office