For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.

We're Americans. We shape our own future. Let's start by standing up for President Barack Obama.

Two [Massachusetts coal burning power plants] remain: Brayton Point in the South Coast region and Mt. Tom, just down the road. Within the next four years, both should shut down and Massachusetts should finally end all reliance on conventional coal generation.

I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.

Let's go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

It's a free country. I wish it weren't.

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