In the business world, lower profits reflect less demand for your product. But in government the opposite is true - demand for our services increases in hard times.

Our best teachers do more than impart facts and figures - they inspire and encourage students and instill a true desire to learn. That's a fine art in itself.

We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on.

Requiring valid, photographic identification is a common sense step to ensure voter integrity and sound elections.

The South is a great driving destination for tourism - heritage, cultural and many other types of tourism.

We want a state wise in its contemplation - just in its actions - and moderate in the reach of government into our lives.

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service.