I believe we all have the right as private citizens to endorse candidates and participate in the political process.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People have their constitutional right to contribute to a campaign and if they have discretionary money that they want to contribute to a candidate, whether a Republican or a Democrat, they should be able to do so.
I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service.
I reserve the right to survey the national political landscape for candidates at all levels who reflect a proper understanding of our national security, economic security, and family security - the ideals of social conservation, the heart and strength of our country.
If you are prepared to run for public office, you also have to be willing to accept a debate about you.
In democracy everyone has the right to be represented, even the jerks.
Elections remind us not only of the rights but the responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy.
In a democracy, you don't need anyone's permission to form a new political party, publish a politically charged article, or organize a 'tea party.' And in open markets, individuals are free to buy and invest as they see fit.
We talk about politicians being in public life, but they seldom appear in the public space where everyone is free to appear as a citizen.
The right to vote is the right upon which all of our rights are leveraged - and without which none can be protected.
A campaign ought to demonstrate the basic human decency of the candidate. That means your First Amendment rights end at the tip of your opponent's nose - even in the matter of political rhetoric.