He heads a coalition of three center parties that are considered moderate on economic matters and conservative on social issues.

At the time, he was considered a moderate on racial issues.

He is considered an authority on issues of immigration, and the Arab world.

As the name suggested, this was originally a debating body, which met each year to consider resolutions on political issues.

He is considered an expert on issues involving electronic discovery.

He is considered one of Germany's foremost authorities on international relations and strategic issues.

Throughout his career he was considered a political progressive for his liberal stands on other issues.

He was considered a conservative on issues such as apostolic succession.

He is a moderate Republican considered friendly to the business community and tolerant on social issues.

He has a generally liberal voting record, but is considered a moderate on such issues as abortion and trade.