Those jobs flee other states because of factors like excessive taxation, punitive regulation and frivolous lawsuits.

As Americans, we don't see the role of government as guaranteeing outcomes, but allowing free men and women to flourish based on their own vision, their hard work and their personal responsibility.

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I think you need to have a tax system that basically is flat, fair and simple. And - that you can put on a post card. I mean, even Timothy Geithner could do this one and get it on time.

We can't have deficit spending in Texas. You have to balance your budget every two years.

Admit it America - 2008 was our national 'oops' moment!

In Michigan, a liberal democrat raised taxes and kept their government programs at the same level. And guess what? Their economy continued into the toilet, it continued down.