The federal government is not putting appropriate resources on the borders. It's unfair to ask local officials, who are essentially volunteers, to address public policy.

It's a clear decision and it's a complete decision.

It is a hard slate format. It's the first time we've ever had this where people have been pushed into a group.

The road to success is going out there, door-to-door and establishing a connection with people. That connection will hopefully get people to the polls.

I'll frankly be happy when Herndon reaches 25,000 and the [disclosure] law is enacted. If enough money is spent on phone polls, advertisements and having people deliver signs door-to-door, that could make a change in the election.

If I had been asked this question four years ago, I would have said there was no need because it is only a town election. But two years ago we saw a change; we saw our first real Political Action Committee formed to get someone elected.