I think a lot of the best ideas come from the grassroots; I'm someone who does not like a bunker mentality and does not like groupthink.

I think Bloomberg's broad vision of the environment in New York City is something I agree with. I broadly stand with his vision for how to deal with climate change and prepare for future weather events.

My professional life has been about public service. My personal life I define very intently through my family.

We do not ask more of the wealthy to punish success. We do it to create more success stories.

I think like a lot of people in this country I want to see a vision. And, again, that would be true of candidates on all levels. It's time to see a clear, bold vision for progressive economic change.

I have an activist's desire to improve people's lives.

My parents were divorced when I was young. I was really brought up by my mother's side of the family.