The other states look to New York for the progressive direction. New York made a powerful statement [legalizing marriage equality], not just for the people of New York, but for people all across this nation.

I'm a harsh critic of the status quo.

Anyone who says there is not a change in weather patterns is denying reality.

I'm in politics. I'm in government, so nothing surprises me

There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty

Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.

People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.