Whether McCain actively sought Palin in 2008 or passively yielded to aides' pressure, he set a new standard for GOP candidates who rely on lots of sizzle and little substance. — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
You can use all the flowery words in the dictionary, but sooner or later, you have to let people know where you stand. — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
In my opinion, it is not in our interest to have complicated negotiations with a region, and then have to follow it up with… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
Lots of people throw around phrases of 'no-fly zone,' and they talk about it as though it's just a game - a video game… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
There is no question of the benefits that opening a market of a billion people will bring to American businesses. But as I said… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
There are 14 Cabinet spots, and God only knows how many hundreds of people want them. — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
The Microsoft actions announced today are exactly the kinds of industry initiatives we need. Microsoft is using its resources to bring real privacy protection… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
The Republican establishment's 2008 embrace of Palin set an irresponsibly low bar. Coincidence or not, a batch of nonsense-spewing, hard-right candidates quickly followed, often… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
While imperfect, the electoral college has generally served the republic well. It forces candidates to campaign in a variety of closely contested races, where… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
Illinois needs a real strategy for job creation that grows the economy over the long term with high-wage jobs that rebuild the middle class. — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
When the manufacturing decline began in earnest in 2001, the main culprits were the offshoring of jobs to China, with which we have no… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
Palin's blatant lack of competence and preparedness needs no belaboring. What's critical is that substantive, serious Republican leaders either wouldn't or couldn't declare, before… — William M. Daley Copy Share Image
