I think I'm careful. My goal is to try to stay away as much from opinion journalism as possible.

One of the unwritten rules in a presidential news conference is that he'll answer questions. If he chooses not to, there's not much you can do about it other than make yourself look like an idiot screaming, which to me is counterproductive.

We needed someone to recognize the importance of check and balances, accountability, transparency. There was a real systemic problem at South Carolina State, a problem that has gone on for 25 or 30 years

I see a pretty bright line between analysis and opinion. And so, to that end, my goal on Friday nights is to try to assemble the smartest reporters who are available to me that week who have been involved in covering the news.

Change comes from listening, learning, caring and conversation.

I'm not really good at being predictive, so I guess I'm willing to be surprised.

It's not surprising that you wouldn't see that side of me on television, but in real life I find the world to be quite a funny place.