As a mother, I - like everyone else - have to fill my gas tank in my car. I have to feed my family. I have to be able to make sure that I can keep a roof over their heads and, with things escalating the way they are, it's very difficult. People are losing their homes.

The secret to a happy marriage is patience and honesty. I really mean that. You have to be patient, you have to be open, and you also have to be available for criticism, too.

Our government treats the LGBT community like second-class citizens.

If you really want to see change, and have change, you're going to have to get involved.

Having a strong father, I wanted an older man.

I believe in the great spirit and intelligence of Americans.

My husband is absolutely opposed to any negative campaigning at all.