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I'm an independent, but I got to admit I lean Democratic.

I've been watching and involved in presidential politics since 1960 when I first voted, and the Republican, the conservative candidate in the primary is always going to lean right and come back to the center for the general - the opposite for the Democrat.

Although I've been a longtime Democrat (primarily because, unless there is some very compelling reason to be otherwise, I am always for 'the little guy'), my political orientation is not rigid. For instance, I supported John McCain's run for the presidency in 2000.

I'm personally a moderate and a registered independent, so I'm not strongly Democratic or strongly Republican.

I like Obama. I don't know who could do a better job. He's got an incredibly tough situation, and a good heart and mind. I'd like to see him rally support a little better.

I'm considered a new Democrat, which would be considered moderate.

I'm a Democrat because I represent the true traditions of the Democratic Party.

I've always been a liberal and I've always had strong socialist leanings.

My style is a little bit different than most conventional Republican Party chairmen. My style is more grass roots-oriented. I'm much more of a street guy. I love hanging out in boardrooms, but I prefer to be in neighborhoods and communities.