One temptation of a leader elected unopposed is that he may use that powerful position to settle scores with his detractors, marginalize them and, in certain cases, get rid of them and surround himself with yes men and women,
Quotes about unopposed (7 Quotes)
Reagan won because he ran against Jimmy Carter. If he ran unopposed he would have lost.
Ford has been able to run essentially unopposed. All through the strike GM's main concern was the new pickup rolling out on time. They're pledging to return to 31 percent of market share. By October, (GM's) sales should be up to more realistic levels.
I have nothing against him. I just don't think a candidate should run unopposed especially for a position as important as this.
Aggression unopposed becomes a contagious disease.
Illegal immigration is bankrupting states along the border, but this is about more than economics -- we're placing our national security at risk. Drug lords and violent gangs like MS-13 are streaming into the U.S. from Mexico. Terrorists are also walking in unopposed our southwestern border is littered with Arabic papers and Islamic prayer rugs.
We appear before the Supreme Court - who in their right mind would want to poke their finger in the eye of the next chief justice Based on what we know, this is not a nominee that we can let go by unopposed.