During the 2008 election, I made clear to the Obama campaign that I don't think it's wise for me to force my personal political agenda on anyone.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
During the 2008 campaign, I strongly endorsed Barack Obama for president. I did so early, when many Democratic leaders - including many prominent African-American politicians - believed the safe bet was to back then-front-runner Hillary Clinton.
I don't want to express my opinion about actual politics, because if I do, I have to be responsible for my decision.
I am certainly not politically affiliated with Mr. Obama.
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.
I do not run for the presidency merely to oppose any man, but to propose new policies. I run because I am convinced that this country is on a perilous course and because I have such strong feelings about what must be done, and I feel that I'm obliged to do all I can.
People buy into my agenda. I don't buy into anyone's agenda.
Well, I don't have an agenda.
Once you articulate an agenda, you have to follow it.
I don't have political agendas. I have social agendas.
I'm not afraid of having an agenda. I do have an agenda. It's a positive agenda.