One of the most thoughtful politicians in Washington doesn't believe in the theory of evolution.

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" A famous quote from a thoughtful and famous politician.

But most thoughtful politicians are wary of guessing just how it will change the House, in either partisan or substantive terms.

The Johnson we witnessed throughout his punishing campaign was a sober, thoughtful politician who didn't play for easy laughs - or to the cameras.

I think people like you, who are brave, thoughtful politicians, need to be a bit braver and make the argument in concert with others.

Most thoughtful politicians in Albany recognize that we have a problem here, but the wrong solution would be worse than nothing at all.

When foreign policy is articulated by a thoughtful politician in the middle of an intense and unfolding drama, the abstractions melt away.

A sincere, thoughtful politician on the national stage who won't play the game?

I get the impression these days that many Americans are genuinely starting to feel scared, and that's worrisome to any thoughtful politician.

We have strong hopes that he will be the kind of thoughtful, independent-minded and inclusive politician the borough desperately needs.