If a division becomes insolvent, the credit markets' reaction to that is immediate - regardless of what period of time you think you have to remedy.
The state treasurer has authority to weigh in and take leadership roles on taxing and spending legislation.
When I was in the private sector, I found it immensely useful to go out and talk to customers and co-workers.
I don't think Congress, in general, has done a good job articulating to the American public how inextricably linked our credit markets are to our entire economic system.
Having a credible existence in the private sector frees people to be able to be better public servants. You're less concerned with... toeing the party line and more concerned with doing what is right.
As Governor, I will demand that Colorado's government serves the taxpayers of Colorado, not special interest groups and government bureaucrats.
We owe our public servants, from school teachers to state employees, a sustainable and well-funded retirement that they can count on.
It is my hope that I will be able to work with legislative leaders on both sides of the aisle and Gov. Hickenlooper to find a solution to fix our ailing pension system.
Reforming PERA will strengthen and improve Colorado's all-important long term standing with credit rating agencies.
There is a valid nationwide sentiment of concern over public pensions, and poor funding ratios are viewed negatively by financial markets.