I've wanted to do this job for a long time. I've thought about it since I was in college and served as an intern for Graham Richard in the Senate.

(Making the cuts) was a painful time. I am pleased to see us being able to apply relief to those folks who worked with us and stayed with us during that time.

I think that hit a nerve with a lot of folks who felt that it was unfair.

It would be interesting to know who's winning.

I feel that I'm the strongest candidate to win this seat and keep it in the Democratic column.

We know they're considered to be basically the best D-III team in the section even thought they're not the No. 1 seed. It's an opportunity for our kids to go out and prove that they can play with anybody. We feel like when we bring our A-game, that we can step on the court and we can be competitive with anybody we play against.