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

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

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

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.