A northeastern Ohio native, Sophie joins TCS writers in their quest for political leadership based on sound reasoning and critical-analysis. Sophie mounts her soap box for such issues as gun control, education and healthcare.

LIKES: diplomacy, ESPN, Sherrod Brown, The Office, The MetroParks, weak-side defense, dark chocolate

DISLIKES: Karl Rove, hypocrisy, people who abuse handicap parking spots, complainers, Wal-Mart, scallops