As Indiana’s governor, I balanced eight budgets, never raised taxes, and left the largest surplus in state history. It wasn’t always easy. Cuts had to be made and some initiatives deferred. Occasionally I had to say ’no.
I love working for the people of Indiana. I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress.
I’m pleased to offer analysis of public policy and politics to the millions of Americans who get their news from Fox.
If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into politics, I’d say there’s only one reason to go into public life and that’s to help people.
People come into public life for different reasons. None of us are ego-challenged, I think, or we probably wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing, so if anyone tells you that they don’t like the sound of the applause and the ego gratification, I don’t think they’re being straight with you.
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.
Families and businesses are tightening their belts to make ends meet – and Washington should too.
Challenges of historic import threaten America’s future. Action on the deficit, economy, energy, health care and much more is imperative, yet our legislative institutions fail to act. Congress must be reformed.
If I could create one job in the private sector by helping to grow a business, that would be one more than Congress has created in the last six months.
Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism – no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families.