We believe the voters are best served when they hear directly from the candidates and their campaigns.

We don't really expect to see a real shift until the campaigns are truly under way. When both candidates are out on the campaign trail more regularly, when candidates are on the air and I think also when voters are more engaged.

Illinois voters know that when trailing campaigns get desperate, they throw mud.

I do not believe wealthy candidates should spend vast resources in their own campaigns.

Cancer affects all of us, whether directly or indirectly. When you hear the words.

That's what campaigns are for. Over the next year, there will be ample opportunity for voters to get to know Sen. Nelson.