We need to punch back against the extremes of both the left and the right and define the terms of the debate ourselves.

One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism.

Politics follows the lines of physics: every action creates an equal and opposite reaction.

Politics is history in the present tense.

It's important to remember that Bush Derangement Syndrome on the left - comparing him to Hitler, calling him a terrorist and a tyrant - preceded Obama Derangement Syndrome on the right.

The American people are smart. They've gotten sick of the predictable hyperpartisan talking points and canned anger.

When people tap into this politics of resentment, it usually ends ugly.

The far right and the far left can be equally insane.

Demagogues always do well in economic downturns.

Terrorism is always one bad day away from being issue No. 1.

The two parties are still more polarized than ever before and the rise of partisan media is an important reason for it.

I don't even listen to the records after they come out. It's outlawed in my house. My wife and my kids can't play any of my music around me. Once it comes out, for me, it's just business. Numbers.

At EMILY's List, we’re in the business of expanding the political power of women.

It could end up like the Dog & Duck against the Red Lion.

When no one is looking, I swallow deserts and clouds and chew on mountains knowing they are sweet bones! When no one is looking and I want to kiss God, I just lift my own hand to my mouth.

Why should nutrition matter less in the creation of young humans than it does in young plants? I'm sure that it doesn't.

I feel everyone is put here for a reason. Everyone has a calling. I always thought my real calling was to help other people.

I do not know of a better cure for sorrow than to pity somebody else.

He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.

Forgetting is natural, remembering is the effort one makes.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?