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As I have traveled the state, I have seen firsthand that there are Arizonans who are hurting.
Doug Ducey
I'm focusing on the issues that bring people together and build broad majorities.
I'm a believer in private enterprise, the dignity of work, limited government, and the possibilities of freedom.
The threat from radical Islamic jihadists is real and needs to be taken seriously.
I want to see us add more dollars to the classroom.
Every large brand has franchisees and stores that don't make it. It's unfortunate, and Cold Stone did everything it could to support its franchisees, but some failure rate is part of the business.
One state can't set everything right, but here in Arizona, we can set an example for the rest of the country in how those of us in elected office conduct ourselves and interact with each other and our constituents.
If you're old enough to father a child, then you're old enough to accept financial responsibility for that child. If you don't want your embarrassing, unlawful, and irresponsible behavior going viral, man up and pay up.
Earning a certificate or degree, or both, after high school opens the door to countless economic opportunities.
I have been outspoken on my opposition to 'Obamacare', and I don't buy the line that our Medicaid program, or any function of government, has reached maximum efficiency.
As our economy advances, our government and our laws need to modernize, too.
I've visited schools all across our state, and the message is clear. Our kids have needs today, and our educators need more resources to do their jobs.
Federal government has forced a one-size-fits-all model on our education system.
As a former board member for Teach For America, I understand that every child has the ability to learn and that, no matter their circumstances at home, we have a duty and a responsibility to educate them and to do it well.
The Governor's Office is going to get out of the litigation business.
We all should be concerned if our kids don't know who Sandra Day O'Connor, John Adams, and Ronald Reagan are.
I hope you'll find that my campaign was a reflection of how I plan to govern - bringing people together, building coalitions, and finding common ground.
We should empower teachers to do their job by cutting wasteful spending and crippling bureaucracy, not classroom resources our educators and students need.
I built a company, a team, and a brand that started right here. It was an American success story, and it started right here in Arizona.
I am a believer in the rights of the unborn and the goodness of every life, and I have promised that, as governor, I will champion those values.
Let's learn from our peers and then beat them at their own game.
My focus will be a strong and growing economy - so everyone who wants a job can find one.
I want to be an independent and responsible voice for Arizonans, and it would be unwise to endorse a specific approach before the costs and benefits of these options can be evaluated.
We will ensure Arizona continues to grow jobs, not destroy them.
I honestly believe that we are Arizonans and Americans first, not merely advocates for our respective political parties.
We don't want Arizona to be dependent on the whims of Barack Obama and the federal government.
As our economy advances, educational attainment is going to keep Arizona competitive.
It's very easy for people to say what's wrong with education in Arizona, but if I'm elected as governor, I want to focus on what we're doing well and maximizing the impact of what we know is working.
We can't let government make long-term commitments that it may not be able to keep.
These are basic, nonpartisan, non-ideological questions. How many United States senators are there... who was the first president.
States with better-educated citizens also see economic benefits. These states have better luck recruiting and retaining quality employers, and they enjoy lower overall rates of unemployment, poverty, and welfare dependency.
If there's one thing Arizona is best in the nation at, it's water.
I took an oath of office to protect Arizona from all enemies, foreign and domestic.
This is America. Success is not guaranteed.
Franchises are independently owned and operated businesses whose owners are responsible for their operations.
We want to control our own destiny and take responsibility for our own outcomes.
Where opportunities to expand trade and commerce exist, we will lead, and we will partner.
One area where the state can be more effective in addressing the doctor shortage is to focus on making sure that Arizona is a friendly environment for doctors and those wishing to practice medicine.
When Arizona became a state, the federal government granted our founders nearly 11 million acres of state land. Every time we sell a piece of that land, proceeds go into the Land Trust where the money is invested and earns interest.
As governor, I want to make sure that Arizona's hardworking taxpayers get to keep more of what they earn.
If people want to take the time to vote, they should be able to, and their vote should be counted.
We think that this message - of someone that's from the private sector that built a company and now wants to shrink a government and grow an economy - is a winning message.
I believe we need to ensure there are no refugees placed in Arizona with connections to terrorist organizations.
Conventional wisdom is not always the best wisdom.
Arizonans want us to come together, put aside politics, and solve problems. You want us to do our jobs in way that reflects the best of our state. You want us to stop and listen - something that doesn't always come naturally to people in politics.
My philosophy is that I may not like all the questions that you ask, and you may not like all the answers that I give, but this is part of a transparent government.
We want to make sure Arizona residents have the opportunity to learn about the decisions we are making and have a chance to participate in the process.
I'm a pro-growth, small-government conservative with a background in free enterprise.
Government must continue to live within its means.
Maintaining a positive working relationship with Mexico's leadership will also be crucial to increasing communication and trade. I plan to personally maintain those relationships.
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