There may be no issue that better illustrates the differences between Republicans and Democrats than energy. Consider it the 'all of the above' strategy for reducing gas prices, versus the 'all pain, no gain' plan for punishing those who emit carbon (like you).

The shortest path to more American jobs is more American energy and more jobs that relate to American energy.

The way to create jobs is to encourage private sector job creators.

I explained to the president that I've been pleased with my conversations with the Attorney General and Civil Rights Division regarding their helpful understanding that they aren't taking over this investigation, but are conducting a parallel review of the events that led to Michael Brown's death.

We think the ownership culture is very important, so we like to invest in businesses whose leaders are also owners.

We are watching industries crumble, Wall Street firms disappear, unemployment spike, and unprecedented government intervention. And our designated opinion leaders want to know: Is Obama up this week? Is he down? And is his leadership style more like Bill Clinton's, or Abraham Lincoln's?

Leaders establish the vision for the future and set the strategy for getting there.

The average American is more focused on leadership than likeability. And more focused on qualifications than quality of speakership.