I never, ever, when I entered this process of running for president of the United States, thought I would be excluded from the debate table. Ever. What does two terms as governor get you?
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think you do need two terms as a president.
I'm a former governor, and so I was the chief executive, and when the legislature wasn't in session, I was running the state.
When I finished my term, I thought about running for governor then but decided not to because, frankly, I didn't think I was ready. I wasn't comfortable that I was prepared to do the job.
It has always been my plan not to serve more than two terms.
I will make the final decision on running for governor after my congressional term ends.
I've said I'll stand for a full second term, but I think after that it will be time for new leadership. Terms are like Shredded Wheat - two are wonderful but three might just be too many.
I'm not a politician. I think that uniquely qualifies me to become president of the U.S.
The joke I always make is I'm either running for reelection, running for Senate, running for governor, or running for my life. The latter is also a viable possibility.
I've gone from being one of the youngest governors to now the longest consecutive serving governor in the country.
I'm running for governor; I'm not running for a legislative office.