Ducey's Victory Speech

It didn’t take long to become clear Doug Ducey had won the Republican nomination for governor. Following are some of the points he made in his victory speech, flanked by his family and Governor Jan Brewer:

Our schools must do better, without more meddling from the federal government. We will pursue commonsense education instead of Common Core education. Focus on solid teaching, local control and more input from parents so every student reaches their educational dreams

This campaign is for you if you’re for job creation.

I will reach out to all the people.

I will earn the vote by showing the best that is in Arizona

I am thankful for my faith and my family. The best thing I have going for me is my wife Angela Ducey. We couldn’t be more proud of our three sons, Jack, Joe, and Sam.

When the going gets rough it’s great to have the help of Jon Kyl, John Shadegg, Cong. Trent Franks, Bill Montgomery (Maricopa County Attorney), (former Gov.) Jane Dee Hull, Leah Marquez Peterson, (former Gov.) Fife Symington, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio. I’ve gotten a lot of advice from them.

I learned to respect the strengths of each of my opponents. I applaud their commitment, as all of us should, to public service.

I want every Republican to know we need you in this campaign.

We will make our state a more just, compassionate and welcoming place.

He said tonight is an especially great day for ice cream. Surely Fred DuVal will jump all over that.

He thanked Gov. Brewer for her leadership and wants to stand on the shoulders of her legacy.

We set out to give a great effort. To run with a full heart and press on to the finish.

I’ll work hard as your nominee and together we will win the election for governor.

It was a clean sweep for (Democrat opponent) Fred DuVal. I want to congratulate Fred on his big win. We now know that this guy is unstoppable -- if he doesn’t have an opponent. (The Arizona Democrats selected DuVal more than a year ago to be their candidate without allowing any opposition in the primary.)

I’m seeking support from Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Liberatians.

It comes down to one thing: Arizona should be a place of opportunity for all.

We will find a better way (than Obamacare) to protect the health care and freedom for people of Arizona.

We will practice spending discipline. The default position of the status quo and special interests is always to raise taxes; we’ll stand up again for the taxpayers of Arizona.

I have a very clear agenda: kickstart the economy, reform education and get out from underneath the thumb of our federal government.

Now I will make my case to all the voters of Arizona.

The next 10 weeks ahead will be filled with hard work and vigorous debate.

Every day I will state my convictions and respect those of others

I will earn the vote by showing the best of Arizona.

Thank you and God bless Arizona.