It is difficult for the common good to prevail against the intense concentration of those who have a special interest, especially if the decisions are made behind locked doors.

Who is in charge? Is it taxpayers or is it the special interest groups?

He's really a good guy. He's an intense guy and so am I. We have a lot in common, I think. I'm pulling for him.

The different Washington, D.C.-based groups and the different special interest groups, they all want to be able to pick who they want to be a senator. They don't speak for everyone, and they definitely don't speak for Oklahomans.

It does make it difficult. I've had to struggle with taking special-interest money or grassroots money. The only special interest I represent is the voter, so I think I've done the right thing.

As Governor, I will demand that Colorado's government serves the taxpayers of Colorado, not special interest groups and government bureaucrats.