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

I am an elected official; I was not elected by the Right.

Every orientation presupposes a disorientation.

I think I've had my fill of electoral law.

When I first registered to vote I registered as a Democrat.

I don't see myself in any way in elective office.

Elections are about choosing sides, but inaugurations are about closing ranks.

I've had to step up when I was Al Gore's campaign manager. I had to make significant changes as we moved from Washington, D.C. to Tennessee.

I don't talk about my politics. I am registered as an independent.

I decided that I was going to leave State House, and I was going also to step up and step aside so that I give President Peter Mutharika an opportunity to run the country without my interference.