I'm involved with Unity08 because America is in trouble. Partisanship has bred inauthentic rhetoric in Washington, causing Americans to tune out; this "tune-out" has created an environment where the extremists on either side have much louder voices than most Americans, who are centrists. This insincerity, posturing, and group-think has become endemic to Washington politics. What is needed is a renaissance in leadership that sets party aside and focuses on advancing the core ideals of our nation. Unity08 accomplishing its goal of a unity ticket would be a big step in that direction, and I look forward to helping it succeed.