The Democrats' declining influence over public policy has made the media less interested in their issues and opinions, ... The Democrats need to take up issues and make them into a big deal in order to make them news.

Each year local media becomes more responsible and more objective. Corruption is one public policy issue that it takes on best.

We foresee a perfect storm with dire consequences if we don't fight cardiovascular disease with strong public policy. Unless we take action now, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease could increase, health care costs could skyrocket and researchers could leave the field.

What lesson can we draw from New York's post-Andrew temporary market dislocations? If public policy stays the course, and assists in the efforts to match buyers and sellers, the private sector will act to stabilize the market. It always does.

We have become more involved in the political process because we want our views heard on public policy issues that are important to the company and the entire high tech industry. Individuals at Microsoft support candidates, but the company does not endorse anyone.

The session was full of acrimony and very little public policy. They couldn't get consensus to get anything significant done. Lawmakers and the governor were consumed by the special election.