But I also want to change the dynamics of this debate, which has kept us gridlocked into positions which caused people to shoot at abortion clinics and other Americans to view it as the only issue in American politics, ... There are areas we can agree on. ... We need to work together to eliminate abortion.

In the view of everyone, I am a viable candidate and I should be on the ballot.

The benefit of an open town hall meeting is one that you get to hear a lot of different views, and two it has credibility.

I do believe my view has evolved.

I've already heard from some military commanders who feel they've been undercut by the vice president of the United States, and there's a lot of justification for their view.