The music has to be as interesting. It has to keep taking you into places that you're at least not used to.

In my teenage years I was as addicted to great pop as I was to free jazz, electronic music, and hardcore blues.

I believe that smaller government is better government. But I also believe that in the areas where government does play a legitimate role, we should demand that it is done better.

A wise governor told me a long time ago, political capital you don't get more of by keeping it. You get it by using it.

Political leaders in Illinois kicked the can down the road, raised taxes, and ignored fiscal realities. Now, they're realizing the consequences of their actions: credit downgrades and negative outlooks.

Collective bargaining isn't a right, it is an expensive entitlement. Once and for all, we are giving the taxpayers a voice in this debate. We put the power back in the hands of the people.

My kids were targeted on Facebook by protesters.