Some of the immediate causes of Jack Abramoff's troubles were some Indian elections that went bad for him.

That D.C. grand jury investigation of Abramoff can't go on forever. Eventually the lawyers at the Public Integrity Section will go to their bosses with some decisions about just who they want to indict. That's when Al Gonzales will have to show his cards.

Success can be built on a strong relationship between a lobbyist and a single, powerful lawmaker.

Most politicians keep close tabs on what's happening back home and work assiduously to keep lines of communications open with the political players in their states or districts.

The fact of the matter, it's that Trump is getting money from blue-collar workers who send him checks for $250. Why? Who is Donald Trump? It's not who he is, it's who he isn't. Not what he is for, what he is against - that is, everything Washington is doing.

When I was little, I didn't know you got paid for acting. My parents put the money in the bank for me, but I just thought it was this fun thing that I was so excited to do. You got to be on the set and get a little bit of makeup and be on camera.

I like to play golf. You know, make a little money, lose a little money. Get 10 bucks, lose 20 bucks.

In real estate, you make 10% of your money because you're a genius and 90% because you catch a great wave.