I think it's time we had a president who carried the same life experiences into the White House as most ordinary Americans.

I think a lot of people think I was born in a blue suit, on the David Brinkley show. And that isn't me. I am much more that kid who grew up in South St. Louis, in a very modest household, with a simple background with parents who didn't get through high school.

Democracy is interactive... Its a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

I've always had good energy; I've always had good health.

Our democracy if self-cleansing. If you don't like it, be a candidate, or support a candidate.

Politics takes patience, time, listening and endless meetings.

Why would we want to keep a tax cut that's failed? Why would we not want to go back to the Clinton tax code? And why would we not want to help every family more with a health-care plan like mine? Let's help average people. Let's be Democrats.