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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 am different than some people would like me to be. I just don't buy into that the personal can be political.

Even some of my Republican friends say I have a populist, progressive streak. I am not a doctrinaire, anti-government person.

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.

My politics are very centrist and sometimes, especially when it comes to foreign affairs, lean to the right.

For most of my life, I've considered myself a political centrist.

I'm flattered by the fact that most people tell me they don't know what my politics are.

By temperament and disposition and emotions, I'm a liberal; but in my beliefs about what's best for the country, I'm a centrist.

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

But I think it's quite clear in my work that my orientation isn't political or doesn't come out of modern politics.