“How can a politician her age have never have gone to Europe? … You don’t need to be a pointy-headed elitist to travel abroad. You need curiosity and a hunger to see the world. What kind of a person (who has the money) arrives at the age of 44 and has only been out of the country once, on an official tour to Iraq? Sarah Palin’s travel record is that of a provincial, not someone who is equipped to deal with global issues. But some people like that. She’s never traveled to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America or Down Under? That makes her like them. … I trust the American people will see through Palin, and save the Republic in November.”

“He (Barack Obama) was one of those unusual, straight young men who was secure enough in his sexuality that he was not fearful of being associated with me, whether that involved taking a class or just talking socially. … He was remarkable in that he was not intimidated by a publicly gay figure and, in fact, was interested in learning from me, whether formally or informally. That required an extraordinary kind of confidence in an 18- or 19-year-old – the kind that comes from somewhere deep inside … He demonstrated a kind of social courage, which has served him well and helped get him where he is today.”

“I cried when I saw her, because we didn’t want to see our outfits beforehand. Actually, I could cry right now thinking about it. I never thought I would have that experience of getting married. I didn’t think I was missing anything. I just didn’t think about it. But to see her for the first time and to cut a wedding cake, that was surreal for me and I got to experience that with our families around us. I didn’t realize how special it was until I did it.”

“I have to agree. (While) very bright, articulate and knowledgeable, for whatever reason she (Baldwin) does not seem to like press interviews.”