Pete Ross says he is "more the power behind the throne, the guy behind the guy". When Lex Luthor was elected President of the United States in the comic books, Pete Ross became Vice President of the United States and briefly the President himself, following Luthor's impeachment.
At approx. the 43 minute mark of the episode, 'Lex Luthor' states that he would like to be president someday. In the Justice League (2001) animated series, 'Lex Luthor' does become president - a series where Michael Rosenbaum (who plays 'Lex Luthor') also voices the character of 'the Flash'.
Clark Kent's election slogan, "The Man of Tomorrow," is one of Superman's nicknames in the comic books.
The vote for Clark Kent for president sign is red ,yellow and blue. This is a nod to the colors of the superman outfit that he will one day don.
Clark Kent tells Chloe Sullvivan that he stands for "truth, justice, and... other stuff." "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" is one of Superman's catchphrases.