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The main issue is huge government spending, and my record has been trying to make sure the federal government lives within its means. I guess that's really what separates where Republicans have been from the Democrats.

Republicans spend and borrow, Democrats tax and spend.

I see the demographics increasing, and by that I mean the notion of social acceptance is growing, not decreasing; I think the notion of fiscal responsibility is growing, not decreasing. And Republicans seem to be moving further away from those two categories than closer.

It's not just spending, it's not just taxes, it's not just corruption, it is progressivism, and it is in both parties. It is in the Republicans and the Democrats.

I think Republicans really need to be disciplined, to stay focused on sustained economic growth.

The way I look at it is this, as Republicans, we look for less government interference in our lives.

Republicans went off track. We were spending too much money.

Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.

It is not about Republicanism, it's about conservatism.

The Republican promise is for policies that create economic growth. Republicans believe lower taxes, less regulation, balanced budgets, a solvent Social Security and Medicare will stimulate economic growth.