I'm not a Republican because I grew up rich, but because I didn't want to spend the rest of my life poor, waiting for the government to rescue me.

America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul.

We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God's world.

Christian conservatives care about their families eating. They're concerned about energy independence. They're concerned about functional government.

I'm from Hope, Arkansas, you may have heard of it. All I'm asking is, give us one more chance.

My own father held down two jobs, barely affording the little rented house I grew up in. My dad worked hard, lifted heavy things, and got his hands dirty. The only soap we had at my house was Lava. Heck, I was in college before I found out it wasn't supposed to hurt to take a shower.

Now, many Americans fear that China might grow too strong ... I'm more worried that America might be getting too weak. It's not bad for the United States if other nations have a strong economy. One fewer hungry-mouthed country wanting us to take care of it and its people is great news. If they have money, maybe they will buy the things we innovate and make.