As an independent, my views, in fact, are a little bit different than many of my Democratic colleagues.

The Democrats have got to open the door to young people. Welcome them in and understand that it will be messy, that many young people are not professional politicians. The Democratic Party is going to have to adjust itself to their reality, rather than force young people to be adjusted to the Democratic leadership's reality.

My path to victory is to talk about the issues that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

I love music, I'm very eclectic. On my iPad I have the complete works of Ludwig van Beethoven.

When we are fighting for huge stakes - we're fighting for the future - future of the planet in terms of climate change. We're fighting for the future of American democracy.

I'm very proud that the state of Vermont banned fracking. I hope communities all over California, and all over America do the same.

We need the best educated workforce in the world. Hundreds of thousands of bright, young, qualified people who want to go to college or get a higher education are unable to do so, not because they lack the ability but because they lack the money.