Quotables

‘This is the best response we’ve ever had this quick.’

Tim Wildmon, president of the American Family Association, on gaining in less than a week several hundred thousand pledges to boycott Target stores over the company’s new transgender bathroom policy (see “Target on target” in this issue). Target stood by its decision to allow transgender customers and employees to use whatever restroom they choose.

‘If I get a lunch with LeBron James, that might be a turning point.’

South Dakota Republican delegate Char Cornelius, who at the GOP convention will be bound only on the first ballot to vote for the winner of her state’s primary, on the Kasich campaign’s offer to “take care” of her while she’s in Cleveland.

‘If it’s a Trump coronation, I’m not going. If it’s a fight, it may be fun to watch.’

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., on the growing number of GOP lawmakers who say they may not attend their party’s convention in July.

‘I know a lot people have been threatening to do this, but I really will.’

Actress Lena Dunham on saying she would leave the United States if Donald Trump wins the presidency. “I know a lovely place in Vancouver,” she said, “and I can get my work done from there.”

‘Your business is to govern Anaheim. Keep your noses out of the national election.’

Anaheim, Calif., resident Treva Wishart to members of the City Council as they considered a resolution denouncing Donald Trump. The April 26 meeting drew protesters from both sides to City Hall, and they reportedly fired pepper spray at each other. A woman and two girls hit by pepper spray required medical treatment.