Every candidate running for president has got to answer the following very simple question: At a time when we need to address the planetary crisis of climate change, and transform our energy system away from fossil fuels and into energy efficiency and sustainability, should we continue to give $135 billion in tax breaks and subsidies over the next decade to fossil fuel companies?

I think the people want to attack Israel for their policies, I think that is fair game. But not to appreciate that there is some level of anti-Semitism around the world involved in that, I think, would be a mistake.

We live in a country where a small number of people have incredible wealth and power. America has more income and wealth inequality than any other major country.

I am sure that there are some single payer advocates who think the only thing worth fighting for is single payer.

I happen to respect people who are willing to come under public scrutiny and serve their country.

Politics in a democratic society should not be treated like a baseball game, a game show or a soap opera. The times are too serious for that.

Now is the time to alter our government. Now is the time to stop the movement toward oligarchy. Now is the time to create a government which represents all Americans and not just the 1%... No more excuses. We must all become involved in the political process.