I'm a conservative, and I'm a compassionate conservative. And I think it's important that Florida continues to move in that direction.

I'll be honest with you, I don't agree with President Obama about everything. But I've gotten to know him, I've worked with him, and the choice is crystal clear.

I'm not a scientist either, but I can use my brain, and I can talk to one.

I didn't leave the Republican Party. It left me.

I've decided to do it, for the pure and simple reason that I just think it's the right thing to do.

President Obama has a strong record of doing what is best for America and Florida, and he built it by spending more time worrying about what his decisions would mean for the people than for his political fortunes.

I don't want a lot of bureaucracy... I want to run state government the same way we run a campaign - efficient, effective and victorious.