It worries me about our unwillingness to really address reforms and modernization in Medicare. This thing was designed 37 years ago. It has not evolved to keep pace with current medical technology.

Politicians wishing to set a better tone should have the discipline to avoid televised cage matches.

I'm an old man of 73, and I've been around a long time. If I don't know something by now, I probably never will.

People in New Hampshire know that I'll talk thoughtfully, substantively about any issue.

The debt-ceiling vote isn't about what will be done in the future; it is about the integrity of America's commitment to support the bonds we issue. Elected officials have an obligation to maintain that integrity, regardless of whether they voted for the programs that required the borrowing in the first place.

A candidate who tries to steer a path down the middle in an effort to 'win independents' runs the risk of convincing everyone that they have no core values. As much as - or more than - any other voters, independents want to see conviction and authenticity.

Simply put, broadband voice is an interstate matter that must be dealt with through clear national standards.