House of Cards (TV Series)

Chapter 47 (2016)

Kevin Spacey: Francis Underwood

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• Francis Underwood : [narrating]  The only problem with common sense is that it's so...

  [pauses] 

  Francis Underwood : ... common.

• Bob Birch : You want the convention to be a circus.

  Francis Underwood : Oh, Bob, I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but politics is no longer just theater, it's show business. So let's put on the best show in town.

• Francis Underwood : [aside to the camera]  Senator Dean Austen of Ohio, the leadership's top choice for running mate. Twelve years in Congress, helps us with a major swing state, middle of the road, very few enemies, and most importantly to them, long-time friend of the NRA. Now his shortcomings are he's another middle-aged white guy, underwhelming, unimaginative and a long-time friend of the NRA.

  [counting down on his fingers, ending with his middle finger] 

  Francis Underwood : So you can see how I feel about the leadership's choice.

  Francis Underwood : [sitting down]  Senator...

  Senator Dean Austen : I'm honored, Mr. President. I just have one major reservation.

  Francis Underwood : Claire?

  Senator Dean Austen : Yes, sir.

• Francis Underwood : Bob, I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but politics is no longer just theater, it's show business.