Scott mccallum

The important aspect as we look at this budget, and as we look at previous budgets, is the budget system - what I'm trying to get at is changing budgeting itself in Wisconsin.

I've said we need to look at things from the perspective of working people and taxpayers, not from the perspective of government and government officials.

I also do not like the idea of soft money, these issue ads - people don't know where the money is coming from, millions and millions of dollars outside of the control of a candidate - there's no...

Politicians are no different than the rest of the public.

I think there can be some disagreement as to whether Kerry really won Wisconsin or not.

The important aspect shouldn't be whose administration it is, the important aspect should be how does the state of Wisconsin work, what can we do to move Wisconsin forward.

I said during the course of the campaign I didn't like it and I don't like the idea of having an opponent's picture on your ads and it would be nice to see candidates sign a pledge like that.

My goal was never to get re-elected.

Well, Bill, I don't think you're going to find many shy people that are in the political business.

I will say we now, in the polling in Wisconsin, much different than many other races, the public didn't perceive that we were getting a fair shake from the media.