To the extent that we are all educated and informed, we will be more equipped to deal with the gut issues that tend to divide us.

I am, you know, a Democrat through and through. I've always voted Democratic. You know, that is where my heart lies.

I've campaigned for people. I've campaigned across the country for people. I have supported people in local elections. I do work with groups and causes. So, I feel like I am a participant and a civically-engaged citizen.

Education was the most important value in our home when I was growing up.

I grew up in New York, I love New York.

The amazing thing about the winners is that none of them really felt that they were doing anything special. They just felt like it was the right thing to do.

I know how important it is to, you know, to be my own person.