What is a "Democrat?" What is a "Centrist?"
What is a "Progressive?"

These are titles used to put people into categories. But in reality, most people agree far more than they disagree. Irrespective of the title, the majority of Americans are socially liberal and fiscally restrained. They do not insist that others abide by their religious or social beliefs, but rather have a “live-and-let-live,” view on social issues, and believe firmly in equality and justice for all. Most Americans have compassion for the poor, but seek real solutions to end perpetual poverty and despair. Most Americans realize that America needs businesses and enterprises to succeed in order for American families to succeed, but that our financial policies have to be tailored to advance the interests of the middle class, and not just the wealthy. Americans also understand that environmental stewardship, based on facts and data, is a moral imperative as well as an economic one. The Democratic Party best reflects these views and principles, and so I am proud to be a Democratic Candidate. But I bring to the table my own ideas and proposals. So if I must have a title, it is “Principled, Pragmatic, Patriot.”

Bringing Common Sense, Dignity and Advocacy back to Washington.