You also need to show a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to impropriety. That's one of the things, again, that Republicans left on the table as a missed opportunity.

Medical malpractice - that's a great issue for Republicans and you didn't hear anyone talk about it.

I think a New Guard-type of Republican - Eric Cantor is a rising star in the party.

Usually step one in a recovery is admitting that you have a problem. I think that's an important thing for the Republican Party to do.

The history of [Mariano] Rivera is pretty unbelievable. And even if you're not a Yankee or a baseball fan, you have to appreciate the tradition. He gets respect from Boston fans and Phillies fans, and I love tradition.

I would prefer the teacher to focus on teaching and have a security officer worry about keeping the kids safe.

Republicans and conservatives have to figure out that Democrats have plenty of rope to hang themselves on their own. But you have to give voters a reason to vote for you as well.