Jesus Christ was a Community Organizer
Pontius Pilate was a Governor

An emtpty stomach is not a good political advisor.

Perhaps more than anything, Obama inspires us to want and dream of more.

"If 28 percent of the white male population were in prison, I kind of think we'd be doing something about it."

Stopping global warming is not just about saving the environment for the hunters, fisherman, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts of today and tomorrow. Global warming is a matter of national security. Will we live in a world where we must fight our neighbors for fresh water and food?

How could I look my grandchildren in the eye and say I knew about this and I did nothing?

"I mean, people have access to health care in America. They can just go to the emergency room."

When I die I want to be buried in Chicago so I can stay active in politics.

It's time to be patriotic about something other than war.

[Vito] Lopez [has] a penchant for endorsing Republicans over Democrats. In recent elections, he backed Rudy Giuliani for mayor, and George Pataki for governor. He also backed his longtime ally, former Senator Al D'Amato, against Democrat and fellow Brooklynite Charles Schumer in 1998.