A lot of conservatives, a big part of the Republican base don't like his position on common core, don't like his position on immigration.

If you want gridlock in Washington,then I'm probably not your guy because I'm running a campaign to say I can fix these things because I did it as governor. I have 32 years of business experience and eight years as governor.

If Americans are working harder than ever earning less than they once did, our government and our leaders should step up, offer a plan, fix what's wrong -- or they should step aside, the recovery has been everywhere but in the family paychecks. The American Dream has become a mirage for far too many.

I think Detroit would do real well if we started repopulating it with young, aspirational people.

Our freedom is under attack. Our economy is under water. The leading democrat is under investigation. And America is under the gun to lead the free world to protect our civilized way of life.

I am my own man. I governed as a conservative, and I govern effectively.

Work needs to be the single biggest requirements. No more waivers as this administration has done. There should be real work eligibility.