Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Roger Imhof: Mr. Crimmin

Quotes 

• Mr. Crimmin : Mark my words, Mr. Lincoln. This election is wrapped up tightly in a neat bundle ready to deliver on your doorstep tonight. We've fought the good fight and we've won.

  Abraham Lincoln : Yes, we've fought the good fight - in the dirtiest campaign in the history of corrupt politics. And *if* I win, I must fill all the dishonest pledges made in my name.

  [turns and slowly walks out of the room] 

• Mr. Crimmin : Gentlemen, I may not know as much as you about economics and theology, but I do know politics and what is the essential quality that we demand in our candidate. It is simply this: that he be able to get himself elected.

  Politician : Well, there's something in what you say.

  Politician : And do you think he can do it?

  Mr. Crimmin : I tell you, gentlemen, in that uncouth rail splitter you may observe one of the slickest, smoothest politicians that ever hoodwinked a yokel mob.