NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

“He’s young. He’s cool. He’s hip ... he’s got all the qualities America likes in a celebrity, so of course he’s going to be popular. But this is not American Idol. This is serious ... and we are going to take them on.”

Michael Steele

Republican Party chairman, addressing state party chairmen regarding President Barack Obama.

“I’m very humbled by the support of the Philadelphia voters. They’ve chosen hope over fear. I look forward to working with the police, the courts, elected officials, community members.”

Seth Williams

After winning a five-way Democratic primary for district attorney in Philadelphia.