Quote by Yogi Berra

Yogi met George Bush during an election campaign. Bush said Texas was important. Yogi said Texas has a lot of electrical votes.

Yogi met George Bush during an election campaign. Bush said

Summary

This quote is a humorous play on words and a clever twist on the concept of electoral votes. George Bush mentions the significance of Texas during an election campaign, referring to the state's political importance. Yogi responds by substituting "political" for "electrical" votes, poking fun at the idea that Texas might have an abundance of literal electric votes to offer. The quote showcases Yogi's characteristic wit and wordplay, highlighting the lighthearted nature of the conversation between the two figures.

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By Yogi Berra

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