While I hold my own political views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think I brush the surface of being involved politically with the issues and the personalities in the news.
My approach to politics is that I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I'm an American and I always support candidates I think are great for the country.
I keep my political views to myself.
My close proximity to many of the newsmakers can give me a different perspective about people in politics and what they might say than others who don't know them.
I've been in politics now for long enough to not worry about what others are saying, but instead to talk about what I believe.
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 have plenty of political views and plenty of social and personal prejudices. I do not, however, value them.
I think what separates me from the candidates is the fact that I have a proven track record of being a fighter. A fighting for what people believe in, whether it is popular or not. Despite the opposition, I stand true. Because people know that I will do what I say. And that I say what I do.
What matters most in politics is personality. It's not issues; it's not image. It's who you are and what you represent.
When you cover politics, you realize that knowing how to talk about character matters more and more. The way we hold ideas is more important than the ideas.