“So, let me tell you, this is really about fairness and playing by the rules, and, well, that’s something I’ve always stood for. I mean, you know, I grew up in a middle-class neighborhood, right? My parents worked hard, kept our lawn nice and tidy, and they taught me the importance of doing things the right way.
And that’s what I tried to do as Attorney General—uphold the rules, even when it meant making tough choices, holding people accountable. Sometimes, yeah, that meant making decisions that some didn’t like, but it’s about integrity, right?
Now, football—it’s a game built on principles. If you’re injured, we want to make sure you’re taken care of, but faking injuries? That’s just not right. But I do want to say, you know, sometimes perspectives shift. I’ve always tried to be consistent, though I do listen to where people are. Like with fracking. I’ve always been clear—well, mostly—about my stance on it.
I’ve been against fracking… although, you know, things can change with new information, with where the winds might blow politically. But let’s just say I’ve been mostly against it, even if sometimes it seemed like I wasn’t. That’s just part of understanding the bigger picture.
So, in the same way, I’m saying that right now, we’re setting this policy: if we see a player faking an injury to stop play, we’re going to review it. And if we find it’s true, there will be penalties—fines, suspensions, public reprimands.
Because that’s what middle-class values are about, it’s what fair play is about. And I’ll hold that position, well, at least for now—unless there’s reason to revisit it down the line. But right now, I’m firm on this. And that’s something I’ve learned from keeping our lawns clean and understanding that sometimes you adjust, but you stick to what’s right as best you can.
So here’s the message: let’s play the game the right way. If you’re tired, take a timeout. Use the system fairly, don’t try to game it—like I did when I went for that non-nomination for the Democratic ticket. Because whether it’s about the SEC, fracking, or keeping your lawn neat, I believe in fairness—at least for now.
That’s where I stand today.”
And that’s what I tried to do as Attorney General—uphold the rules, even when it meant making tough choices, holding people accountable. Sometimes, yeah, that meant making decisions that some didn’t like, but it’s about integrity, right?
Now, football—it’s a game built on principles. If you’re injured, we want to make sure you’re taken care of, but faking injuries? That’s just not right. But I do want to say, you know, sometimes perspectives shift. I’ve always tried to be consistent, though I do listen to where people are. Like with fracking. I’ve always been clear—well, mostly—about my stance on it.
I’ve been against fracking… although, you know, things can change with new information, with where the winds might blow politically. But let’s just say I’ve been mostly against it, even if sometimes it seemed like I wasn’t. That’s just part of understanding the bigger picture.
So, in the same way, I’m saying that right now, we’re setting this policy: if we see a player faking an injury to stop play, we’re going to review it. And if we find it’s true, there will be penalties—fines, suspensions, public reprimands.
Because that’s what middle-class values are about, it’s what fair play is about. And I’ll hold that position, well, at least for now—unless there’s reason to revisit it down the line. But right now, I’m firm on this. And that’s something I’ve learned from keeping our lawns clean and understanding that sometimes you adjust, but you stick to what’s right as best you can.
So here’s the message: let’s play the game the right way. If you’re tired, take a timeout. Use the system fairly, don’t try to game it—like I did when I went for that non-nomination for the Democratic ticket. Because whether it’s about the SEC, fracking, or keeping your lawn neat, I believe in fairness—at least for now.
That’s where I stand today.”
