Quote(s) for the week.

1) "I've been struck by how hungry we all are for a different kind of politics. So I've spent some time thinking about how I could best advance the cause of change and progress."
- Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), making a statement that should warm the hearts of many disillusioned about politics, while announcing the formation his presidential exploratory committee.

2) "It looked like kind of a revenge killing."
- President Bush, on the hanging of Saddam (and his two top officials), saying that the hanging(s) had eroded the American public's faith in the Iraqi government.

3) "The NSA was operating illegally and this eleventh-hour ploy is clearly an effort to avoid judicial and congressional scrutiny."
- ACLU Executive Director, Anthony D. Romero, on the Bush Admn. about face regarding its wiretapping program and the FISA Court.

4) " We will bring the openness and honesty to state government that Kentuckians were promised four years ago."
- Congresswoman Anne Northup, announcing her filing to challenge Gov. Fletcher in the Primary Election.

5) "Former Congresswoman Anne Northup’s entrance into the race for Governor highlights the need for change in 'politics as usual'".
- Gubernatorial candidate, Billy Harper, on announcement that Anne Northup has entered the race.

6) "I’m excited to have the opportunity to work for Governor Fletcher again. We were a winning team once and we’ll do it again."
- Amy Wickliffe, newly named Finance Director (and former Deputy under Billy Harper) for the Fletcher campaign.