There are some preconceived stereotypes that exist that can serve as an obstacle. But I think it's getting better.

Stereotypes do exist, but we have to walk through them.

I think there may be some preconceived notions that it's crazy and everything.

I don't tend to think that they're that significant on the local level. I think people want to see more of the candidates in person.

Television ads are very expensive - and it's been the opinion of folks working with me, and my opinion, that the kind of campaign that I've been running has been one where I've been more in touch with the voters themselves. And putting money into those types of efforts rather than TV ads seems to make sense at this point.

We want to try and gather as much input and information as we move into the interview process.