I think Barack Obama is one of the most exciting politicians to come along in a long time.

Public unions are big money.

Voters crave authenticity.

It’s much more powerful and compelling to create a positive vision than it is to tear somebody down.

I’m saying it loud: I’m a Republican who supports gay rights.

A competition of the best ideas – that should be what Congress is about.

I’ve spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

I don’t really care how or why Obama got to the right place on gay marriage. I’m just glad he got there.

At some point he has to show that he has a vision of a better way. He can’t just say ‘The future is bleak, follow me.’ Because no one will.

I prefer for government to err toward less regulation, lower taxation, and free markets. And I’m a radical free trader.