• Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win. I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.

    Lincoln Chafee: Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win.  I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.
    "Meet the Press" with Tim Russert, www.nbcnews.com. March 13, 2005.