We are trying to see who can perform under those conditions.

I'm not interested in trying to work on people's perceptions. I am who I am, and if you don't take the time to learn about that, then your perception is going to be your problem.

The truth is that politicians are basically tied to trying to get reelected, so they can't really make landmark changes.

I'm not interested in trying to work on people's perceptions. I am who I am, and if you don't take the time to learn about that, then your perception is going to be your problem.

I can assure you that the House Ways and Means Committee has not abandoned trying to extend the dividend tax cut and the capital gains tax cut. We think that is critical. We have not given up on that,

It's the weaker candidate trying to get the strongest candidate out,