I'm not sure a candidate ever feels his message is getting out.

My goal was never to get re-elected.

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.

Politicians are no different than the rest of the public.

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

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