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.

My goal was never to get re-elected.

I am trying to send directions out and keep control of state government for the final month.

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

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

That's why I made decisions; they were tough decisions but we shouldn't feel bad at all - don't look back with any regrets, that's how I made decisions as governor.

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