I loved politics and, I confess, I enjoyed politicians immensely.

- Jack Germond

Candidates should be extremely cautious in displaying a sense of humor. If he or she tells a joke with a point, there is almost certain to be some mi…

- Jack Germond

American voters have to pay closer attention to politics if they want to avoid four years of whining about the outcome.

- Jack Germond

I have been an atheist my entire adult life. I do not proselytize, however. Nor do I question the faith of others. I just don't want to be obliged to…

- Jack Germond

Mo Udall didn't want the presidency bad enough. He was too sane. He was a marvelous guy, but you had the feeling there was another Udall outside his …

- Jack Germond

Television doesn't like politics very well, if you can infer that from the way they cover it.

- Jack Germond

Politicians read the polls that show 85 or 90 percent of the voters profess a belief in God, so they identify themselves with religion, often only to…

- Jack Germond

Everyone I know thinks television is the most important part of my life. I did it for the money! I was able to send my daughter to college.

- Jack Germond

The secret of doing well on TV is to understand that it's not too important. A lot of people watching doesn't change anything.

- Jack Germond