convention quote quiz
Some quotes pulled from recent New Yorker article on the history of presidential nominations. Who said it and when?
“The Republican National Convention at Cleveland next week promises to be a very dull show.”
“Have no influence in the election on the score of the Negroes.”
“Free the delegates.”
“Americans must rule America.”
“This is strictly a white man’s party.”
“I wish I could slay a Mexican.”
“We stand for the segregation of the races and the racial integrity of each race.”
“In this bright new century, let me ask you to win to your side the women of the United States.”
“Women will decide the outcome of this election.”
“Are the American people fit to govern themselves?”
“The will of the people is crap.”