My goal was never to get re-elected.

The important aspect shouldn't be whose administration it is, the important aspect should be how does the state of Wisconsin work, what can we do to move Wisconsin forward.

Well, Bill, I don't think you're going to find many shy people that are in the political business.

I also do not like the idea of soft money, these issue ads - people don't know where the money is coming from, millions and millions of dollars outside of the control of a candidate - there's no accountability.

I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials.

I have directed all of my cabinet to work to prepare a transition plan for the incoming administration.

There's a lot of stress involved when your house is underwater.