In six days the Lord created the heavens and the earth and all the wonders therein. There are some of us who feel that He might have taken just a little more time.

I don't think where people come from is that important. It doesn't matter if you come from reality TV. The question is whether you can inspire people.

All my adult life I've been in the practice of giving advice to people who are happier than I am.

How can you look at the Texas legislature and still believe in intelligent design?

This is called "spiritual lifting." It's not heavy lifting. The governor of Texas should not be confused with Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's a powerful position. The governor of Texas can't do any heavy lifting really. It's not that powerful a position.

May the God of your choice bless and keep you. I respect Him as long as He does not circumcise me anymore.

The first thing I'll do if elected is demand a recount.