We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own turf in order to create this common ground.

I want to imagine a country where people's wages reflect their hard work, where we have healthcare for everyone, and where every child gets to live up to his or her potential.

When I was young, I really identified with Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, particularly the character of Jo. The book was written at a time when there weren't as many options for women and girls as there are now. Jo really struggled with that. She wanted to write, to work, to help her family.

Donald Trump would send us back into recession with his tax plans that benefit the wealthiest of Americans.

One thing we know for sure is that change is certain. Progress is not. Progress depends on the choices we make today for tomorrow and on whether we meet our challenges and protect our values.

Different presidents have different strengths, they bring different life experiences.

I sometimes think that I didn't leave the Republican Party, as much as it left me.