When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s always a chance that the dancing bear will win.

Nancy Isenberg
When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s...
When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s...
When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s...
When you turn an election into a three-ring circus, there’s...
About This Quote

This quote is often used to describe the circus like atmosphere of modern U.S. elections. It refers to the 2012 presidential campaign in which Republican candidate Mitt Romney, who was well behind in the polls, pulled off a stunning upset over President Barack Obama. But while Romney’s win may have been surprising, it wasn’t unusual. The phrase was coined in the early 1980s by humorist Dave Barry, who used it to describe the election of Ronald Reagan.

Source: White Trash: The 400Year Untold History Of Class In America

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