Brian Normoyle, 07/19/12

Political Commentator | Writer

Republicans would have been wise, however, not to gloat over creating such a one-dimensional and easily re-castable character since it was only a matter of time before one of their own would perfectly fit the role. Enter Mitt Romney.

Jim Graves, 07/19/12

Congressional candidate from Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District

The people of Minnesota realize that Rep. Bachmann is more interested in promoting her own celebrity than working to improve the lives of American families. It is time to address issues that really matter -- not chase wild conspiracy theories in a self-interested attempt for fame and publicity.

Dean Obeidallah, 07/19/12

Political comedian and commentator

Is withholding tax returns an "unintelligent decision" a.k.a. "stupid"? It would seem to be when polls indicate that 61 percent of Independent voters think Romney should release his returns from the last 12 years.

Bruce Judson, 07/19/12

Author, "It Could Happen Here"; Former Senior Faculty Fellow, Yale School of Management

The American system depends on trust. Our success as a nation requires that we trust our leaders, our institutions and one another. Romney's behavior is further destroying this trust and corroding our democracy.

Adam Levin, 07/19/12

Founder, Credit.com and former director NJ Division of Consumer Affairs

In it first 365 days, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has already done more to protect the American public than this do-nothing Congress has accomplished since it was sworn in back in the dawn of 2011.

James Marshall Crotty, 07/19/12

Forbes Education Columnist; Author, How to Talk American; Director, Crotty's KidsCo-founder, Monk Magazine

The VP choice matters. And Romney needs to get it absolutely right. Now, if only portly New Jersey Governor Chris Christie would share some of his largesse with razor thin Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Romney might have his man.

Katie Halper, 07/19/12

Co-founder, Laughing Liberally

This country cannot afford to have a woman whose kids went to Kinderland lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Who knows how her children brainwashed their mother with the values of the camp.

Cherri Foytlin, 07/19/12

Co-founder, Gulf Change

One thing is for sure: When it comes to how the billions of dollars in BP fines slated for the Gulf Coast is used by the states, advocates, watch-dog groups and citizens alike best keep their nose on the money trail.

Jon Richards, 07/19/12

Wisconsin State Representative

Republicans like Walker and Romney need to stop misrepresenting the Affordable Care Act for cynical political purposes. It's time for them to summon the courage to tell the public the truth.

William Astore, 07/19/12

Writer, Professor, Retired Lt. Colonel, Air Force

Classification is important; state secrets do need to be guarded. But more important than classification is government transparency. Classification in a democracy must be used judiciously and sparingly, else democracy itself is imperiled.

J. Kelly Conklin, 07/19/12

Founder, architectural woodworking firm Foley-Waite Associates

I think Obama was onto something: no man or woman, no business or enterprise, is an island. This would be a good time for a conversation about how we balance enterprise and community, growth and sustainability, freedom and security.

Robert Reich, 07/19/12

Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy, University of California at Berkeley; Author, 'Beyond Outrage'

Forget the debate over outsourcing. The real question is how to make Americans so competitive that all global companies -- whether or not headquartered in the United States -- will create good jobs in America.

Jonathan Weiler, 07/19/12

Director of Undergraduate Studies in Global Studies, UNC Chapel Hill

Thank goodness for Tucker Carlson's The Daily Caller for shedding light on the ugly reality of socialism in Obama's America, still thriving in leftist Jewish summer camps.

Terry O'Neill, 07/19/12

President, National Organization for Women

Women must closely examine what I am calling the Romney/Ryan budget plan because, while not the juiciest topic around, it touches every aspect of a woman's life, including her reproductive health.

Alvin Brown, 07/19/12

Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida

We are in a challenging budget situation, but public-private partnerships like our executive-on-loan program are building a more sturdy foundation for our city's future.

Dick Simpson, 07/19/12

University of Illinois-Chicago professor

Passing disclosure laws in Congress is hard and passing a Constitutional amendment is harder. But if we don't act, corporations and the wealthy will be happy to create the best government their money can buy.

Mik Moore, 07/19/12

Political strategist; Communications consultant. Co-creator, The Great Schlep. Treasurer, Jewish Council for Education & Research.

Americans, and American Jews in particular, reject Adelson's views and his undue influence. If we really want a political process that reflects our own values, we have to counter Adelson's millions of dollars with our millions of voices.