I don't have many litmus tests, but this is one: Any candidate who doesn't understand that we need to balance the budget should not be president of the United States. Jim DeMint balancebudgetcandidate Change image and share on social
I want to find the candidates who understand the principles of American exceptionalism and have the character, the courage, and the confidence to actually lead the greatest nation in the world. Jim DeMint americancandidatecharacter Change image and share on social
Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity. Jim DeMint americancharitychristian share on social
I don't need to be asking for money for local museums and other projects just to make me look good back home. Jim DeMint backgoodhome Change image and share on social
Heritage will remain, first and foremost, a research institute dedicated to impeccable research and data-driven policy analysis. Jim DeMint analysisdatumdedicate Change image and share on social
We need comprehensive reform that will make America the best place in the world to invest and do business. Jim DeMint americabusinesscomprehensive Change image and share on social
I went through two pretty dark years being fed up with the system and frustrated with my own party after two disastrous elections in 2006 and 2008. Jim DeMint darkdisastrouselection Change image and share on social
I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're active, informed, and engaged. Jim DeMint activechangecountry Change image and share on social
California is going to take themselves off the cliff culturally and economically, fiscally. They are going to be at the trough in Washington wanting a bailout. Jim DeMint bailoutcaliforniacliff Change image and share on social
The message is pretty clear: Americans are sick and tired of the doubletalk coming out of Washington, of us going home and saying we're conservative and then coming up here and voting for 10,000 earmarks. We can't fool America anymore; the media is too good. They're reporting what we're really doing. Jim DeMint 000americaamerican share on social