One great thing about being a black man is that if you put on a hat, you can move around unnoticed.

Mitt Romney talks a lot about all the things he's fixed. I can tell you that Massachusetts wasn't one of them. He's a fine fellow and a great salesman, but as governor he was more interested in having the job than doing it.

A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.

I’m planning to stay in politics now, but, you know, George Burns worked until he was 100. I don’t know. I don’t want to be a Senator until I’m honored.

Anybody who knows me knows that I'm no attack dog.

I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.

It's time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.