Every now and again, people on the far right take a quote from a progressive out of context and use it to attack them.

I think that anybody who is going to be the standard-bearer, the spokesman for the progressive movement, in the context of a presidential race, has got to learn to master the language and really get their finger on the pulse of how people are feeling. I think that's really important.

Progressive economic policies lead to a sustainable economy.

Progressive policies implemented since the early 1900s launched America into the modern age and created a vibrant middle class.

People will politicize religion; we see it in every faith, in every religion. We see it with Pat Robertson, in my opinion, and we see it with the Taliban.

I take a hiatus every now and again, but I'm not good at that.