New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.

I did experiment with marijuana when I was a youth.

I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.

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

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

I don't think anyone would argue with the notion that there have been serious abuses on Wall Street.

A governor can be a very good friend to people. A governor can be a formidable force.