Mo White quotes from Shameless

Frank

Hi, I'm Frank Gallagher, and, uh, that's Mo White. He's running for Congress.

Mo White

Hello.

Frank

And what is your name, if you don't mind my asking?

Evelyn. Evelyn Thomas.

Frank

Well, Evelyn, the reason we're here is that Mo is a proud South Sider, just like yourself. He grew up two blocks from here, over on Halsted, in what is now a crack den.

Huh?

Frank

And the point being, Evelyn, it's time for us to take pride in the South Side, and that starts with good people like you.

Sir, I don't give a rat's ass about the South Side. I don't even have a damn job.

Frank

[Laughs] I don't either, which is why we need Mo White in office! Right, Mo?

Mo White

That's right.

Frank

Mo wants to bring the jobs back to the working people in the South Side, the people whose parents and grandparents built this city! Pride is what made the South Side safe and strong, and that all starts with one thing, which is what?

A job.

Frank

A job. Bingo. Would you mind if we put a sign on your yard to show your support for Mo?

Yeah, I guess that'd be okay. Sure.

Frank

That's the South Side pride I'm talking about.

All right. South Side pride.

Frank

You bet.

I like that. Yeah, okay. Okay.

Frank

Oh, sorry. $10, please.

What?

Frank

Uh, any contribution is gratefully welcome. Uh, we suggest 10. Uh, some people are doing $20.

Frank

Mo, where you been? I've been looking all over for you. Today's about getting out the Mo vote and rounding up a few more campaign contributions while we still can. Bus'll be along any minute. You okay?

Mo White

Did you see the polls in the Tribune this morning? They have us at six percent, Frank. Six. I didn't get back into politics to be humiliated.

Frank

No, no, no, you got to look at the glass as half-full. The Tribune had us at three on Saturday. You've doubled your support in two days.

Frank

Every little bit helps to save our South Side, Mr. Nowakowski. Most people give a 20, but a 50 would make youa true American patriot. Thank you, sir. Thank you so much. Oh, this is a-a $5. Did you think it was a $50? [Glances across street] Oh, fuck.

Mo White

[Speaking to a gaggle of junior high school girls] Washington is a fascinating place. Incredible opportunities for young student citizen interns. Hello, girls.

Frank

Oh. Well, it's--you're too young to vote in this election, but you make sure to register the minute you hit puberty. Okay? Off you go. [Chuckles] Off you go. [Students walk away]

Mo White

Hello, Kitty.

Frank

That's not how you say it, Mo.

Frank

Those hairy-armpit Rastas are tougher than they look. [Chuckles] Hey. Fought the good fight, Mo. You got nothing to be ashamed of.

In a shocking development on the South Side, and with all polling locations now reporting, Maurice "Mo" White is the surprise victor...

Frank

Holy shit, Mo.

...collecting just over 52% of the votes cast.

[Chanting] Mo White...

Frank

You won.

Pollsters admit that estimates were likely skewed due to the reluctance of most voters to admit they're actually bigots.

Frank

You're a congressman again. What are you gonna do?

[Chanting]Mo White!

Mo White

Huh.

[Chanting] Mo White!

Mo White

Absolutely nothing. That's the beauty of being in Congress. You don't have to do a goddamn thing.