Dan Rather is known as much for his folksy election-night "Ratherisms" as for his reporting.
Among memorable quotes: "If a frog had side pockets, he'd carry a handgun."

"This race is hotter than a Times Square Rolex."

"This race is shakier than cafeteria Jell-O."

"Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek."

"This situation in Ohio would give an aspirin a headache."

"He swept through the South like a tornado through a trailer park."

"In Southern states, they beat him like a rented mule."

"To err is human, but to really foul up requires a computer."

"When it comes to a race like this, I'm a long-distance runner and an all-day hunter."

"Turn the lights down, the party just got wilder."

"Frankly, we don't know whether to wind the watch or to bark at the moon."

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