I joke with my kids, who love history, that I'll be the only governor to be elected twice in his first term.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
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 hope telling the story of how I went from being a single mom to serving in the Texas State Senate to running for governor will remind others that with the right leadership in government, where you start has nothing to do with how far you go.
You know, my dad served in the President's Cabinet after his time as a governor. He told me he enjoyed being governor a lot more. Now, I understand why. If I do my job well, I can make a difference in people's lives and I can help our children realize their dreams.
I'm running for governor; I'm not running for a legislative office.
Even during my father's 1984 gubernatorial campaign, it was, 'Do you want to grow up and be governor one day?' 'No. I am four.'
I will make the final decision on running for governor after my congressional term ends.
Every single day I've been governor, I hear from a little girl who thinks it's the greatest thing ever that we have a woman governor.
As governor, I'll put Montanans first.
It is my happy privilege to be able to stand here and tell you that if you elect me you will have elected a governor who has made no promises of preferment to any man or group.