Certainly the Republican Party changed and I never changed, as I became an independent my values never changed whether it's on fiscal responsibility, environment or using government tools to help the less fortunate.

A strong, educated middle class is what made America the greatest country in the world.

Any political historian can give innumerable examples of one percenters who have gone on to success, maybe even Bill Clinton himself?

Certainly the Republican Party changed and I never changed, as I became an independent my values never changed whether it's on fiscal responsibility, environment or using government tools to help the less fortunate.

I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary.

I remember my Republican Party as fiscally conservative, as caring about the environment.

Students of America, working families of America: President Obama will not turn his back on you.