America Runs on Wednesday One-Liners

Thug: I love you because when I'm with you I feel like I'm Barack Obama and you're Hillary Clinton.

--N Train

All-black-wearing chick with cigarette: Do you ever find yourself thinking really conservative thoughts by accident?

--Outside International Affairs Building, Columbia University

Overheard by: Wild Dog Boy

Subway crazy: Rip Torn for president! Denny McLain for Secretary of State!

--Uptown 6 Train

Girl with baby in her arms: You know, he taped an Obama poster on his door and I was like, "Oh no, you didn't put that up." 'cause he don't know nothing about politics. Hell, he a felon...he can't even vote.

--East Village Urban Outfitters

Five-year-old boy pointing at a sidewalk mural of Hillary and Obama: Mom, look, Hillary! (long pause) And some guy.

--106th & Broadway

Overheard by: Kip

Grumpy old man: Things have been going downhill since the Wilson administration.

--70th & Columbus

Overheard by: Devoted Puppy