Barack Obama: “Democracy is not just elections, but it's how open and transparent and accountable government is between elections.”

In forming our union, the founders fell terribly short of the Declaration's promise, leaving slavery intact, allowing states to restrict the franchise to white men who owned property.

The American people want to find a way to turn towards each other again, not further away

It was nevertheless important that we all play a part in assuring that our elected officials are accountable.

It shows me somebody who’s not focused on the American people and the job they’re supposed to do.