Quote(s) for the week.

1) "People are fed up with backroom handshakes, secret deals that benefit insiders, and lobbyists who peddle influence to the highest bidder. Voters want a governor and a state government that works for the people, not the special interests."
- Greg Stumbo, Democratic Lt. Governor candidate, on the voters' expectations in this gubernatorial race.

2) "That's why I chose Bruce Lunsford as my running mate."
- A revealing statement made by Greg Stumbo about who is the REAL boss in his political alliance with Bruce Lunsford.

3) "I set a very bad example."
- Gov. Jon S. Corzine, who returned to the governor's mansion Monday as he recovers from a car crash in which he was not wearing a seat belt and the car had been traveling above 91 mph. He has since paid a fine for not wearing a seat belt.

4) "You've got to realize that you must make the most of life. That's my view, now I'll take questions."
- Tony Snow, the White House Press Secretary, on his ongoing treatment for liver cancer, before returning to business at Monday's press briefing, his first in five weeks.

5) "To most people, family means everyone having the same last name... she's conforming to the social norm."
- Laurie Scheuble, a Penn State sociologist, referring to the remaking of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has stopped using her maiden name in her Presidential campaign.

6) "It makes no sense to tell the enemy when you plan to start withdrawing."
- President Bush explaining why he CORRECTLY vetoed the Iraq pork-laden bill that sets withdrawal schedule for our troops.

7) "It's not how you go through the difficult times, it's how you come out of them that counts."
- Bruce Lunsford, Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate, making an inspiring and uplifting statement that many people can relate.

8) "But success is a level of violence where the people feel comfortable about living their daily lives. And that's what we're trying to achieve."
- President Bush, re-defining what success means in the Iraq war.

9) "But, I mean, think about it — politicians having sex with prostitutes? What’s the matter? All of a sudden, Congressional pages aren’t good enough?"
- David Letterman, on Deborah Jeane Palfrey, who has threatened to release phone records detailing the clients of her D.C. escort service.

10) "I think on these occasions tradition is good. You do not want to see Her Majesty breakdancing or bathing in a vat of asses' milk."
- William Feaver, a British cultural critic, referring to Annie Leibovitz's new photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, who appears sitting in a drawing room at Buckingham Palace, and maybe taking a jab at America.

11) "His spiritual life has always been central to who he is."
- David France, the co-author of The Confession, the best-selling memoir of former New Jersey governor James E. McGreevey, who came out and resigned in 2004 and is now considering becoming an Episcopalian priest.

12) "I will follow him to the gates of hell."
- Sen. John McCain, attempting to act tough and speaking on Osama bin Laden, at a debate between Republican candidates for their party's presidential nomination.

13) "I face the same security issues as anybody. We're comfortable with the steps we have taken."
- Sen. Barack Obama, who is getting Secret Service detail earlier than any presidential candidate ever has, attempting to put a "good face" on an "ugly face" of racist reality in America.

14) "His candidacy is dangerous. That is why I ask voters to think twice."
- SÉGOLÈNE ROYAL, the Socialist candidate for the French presidency, employing the politics of fear while warning that if Nicolas Sarkozy wins, tensions could rise among France's immigrants and the country could slide into violence.

15) "There was never a billion-dollar deficit. There was a balanced budget. That's what the constitution requires."
- Crit Luallen," Kentucky State Auditor and former executive secretary of Gov. Paul Patton's cabinet, on Fletcher's budget claims.