Crucial to understanding federalism in modern day America is the concept of mobility, or 'the ability to vote with your feet.' If you don't support the death penalty and citizens packing a pistol - don't come to Texas. If you don't like medicinal marijuana and gay marriage, don't move to California.

America is looking for a consistent leader.

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

My quarrel is not with the legitimate role of government but with the unlimited role of government.

How does the richest country in the history of the world fail to pay its bills?

We believe in government involvement that leads to independence: good schools, quality roads and the best health care.

When it comes to conservative social issues, it saddens me when sometimes my fellow Republicans duck and cover in the face of pressure from the left. Our loudest opponents on the left are never going to like us so let's quit trying to curry favor with them.