The Democrats should not waiver on our core beliefs and principles.

We cannot simply look to austerity as a strategy and it is incredibly important that the Greek people see improvements in their daily lives so that they can carry with them the hope that their lives will get better.

What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.

Lincoln basically pulled in all the people who had been running against him into his Cabinet because, whatever personal feelings there were, the issue was 'How can we get this country through this time of crisis?' 

When times change, so must we.

If we want America to stay on the cutting edge, we need young Americans to master the tools and technology that will change the way we do just about everything.

As progressives we believe in affordable health care for all Americans.