Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you can actually accomplish it. Votes: 10
There's a fine line in being too specific so you can't be too flexible, and being too vague in being specific and people not thinking it's meaningful. Votes: 7
This unchecked spending is growing faster than our economy, faster than inflation, and far beyond our means to sustain it. Votes: 7
Near-term deficits are temporary and manageable if - and only if - we keep spending in check, the tax burden low and the economy growing. Votes: 6
The budget is tight, and that is exactly where we want it to be and where we need it to be. Votes: 4
I don't think anyone should pick a candidate for any office based solely on gender. That would be, I believe, a mistake. Votes: 0
There is no question we are having a difficult time rounding up the votes. Votes: 0
There will be fiscal issues that are appropriate to discuss. Votes: 0
The reform of government needs to continue. Votes: 0