Well, I've been in the political arena all of my life, and 10 years of that as a candidate and elected official, and that's about enough.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've been in a lot of elections.
I'm not driven to get back into politics. It's not on my top five things to do before I die, but saying that, I may be in politics in the next year or the next ten years. I've been on the front line for 12 years, four in state government, eight on the national level.
The thing about politics is to plan 10 years ahead, and assume every year is your last.
I entered politics in 1967; since then, continuously, I am getting elected... Fortunately I never lost the elections.
Going into politics is something people have asked me about forever.
I've always been involved in politics, since I was 8 or 9 years old. I sold Kool-Aid for McGovern - I could always pick a winner.
I've been really at the highest levels of American political life.
I'm a politician. I run for office. That's my profession.
I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for President, two for Vice President. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them.
I haven't been in politics too long so that's a good thing.