I used to riff (and dream) about a candidate who would say this: "I will defend the Constitution. Defeat or subdue our enemies. And keep your sorry behinds free." 1/4

I'm in a different mood now. I could go for, "I will tell the truth. I will remember American ideals. And I will do my utmost to represent the United States, on the world stage, with dignity and honor." 2/4

I care about policy a lot -- a lot. I am a Reagan conservative. These days, however, policy seems almost a luxury. We are in need of bedrock things. Maybe others know what I mean. 3/4

Ben Wattenberg wrote a book called "Values Matter Most." That phrase has come to mind. 4/4