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

I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.

Politicians are good listeners. Because if they're not, they aren't politicians for very long.

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

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

I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.