Hamilton Jordan quotes

Hamilton Jordan was a prominent American political advisor, strategist, and author. Serving as the Chief of Staff to President Jimmy Carter, he played a crucial role in shaping the administration's policies during the late 1970s. With a keen understanding of politics, Jordan revolutionized presidential campaign strategies, prioritizing grassroots organizing and forming alliances with diverse groups. His strategic expertise earned him accolades and recognition as one of the most influential political minds of his generation. Beyond politics, Jordan authored books on various issues, leaving a lasting intellectual legacy. Discover more about Hamilton Jordan and his pivotal contributions to American politics here.

I think the system is broken; most people think that it's broken. And we think that what we're going to do is invigorate the political system and allow for this country to be turned around.

- Hamilton Jordan

We have the American people properly concerned about the future of our country and the world.

- Hamilton Jordan

The difference today is that, in both parties, the very extreme elements control the nomination process.

- Hamilton Jordan

And when you start talking about the practicality of winning a race like that - you've got to remember we're not talking about winning 51 percent of the vote. We're talking about winning 36, 37, 38 percent of the vote.

- Hamilton Jordan

You mentioned Ross Perot. Mr. Perot jumped into the race at the last minute, had one issue that he ran on, the budget deficit, was in and out of the race a couple of times, and still got 20 million votes, didn't have the Internet.

- Hamilton Jordan

If you had found the right candidate in 2000 or 2004, and you could have put that man or woman, given them ballot access in September of the election year, they could have won the election.

- Hamilton Jordan