They spend millions trying to take our pulse.
Bigotry is alive and well in the Bible belt.
We still have work to do. And that's why I was disappointed in George Bush's selection of John Ashcroft to be attorney general. I am in no way suggesting that Ashcroft is a bigot. But the record also shows that his public life is sprinkled with actions and inactions that blocked forward movement as this country confronted important social issues. George Bush has promised many times that he will work to bridge the divides that are separating this country.