God help anybody who has to debate with Byrd.

It has shifted to the mainstream political debate. It's disturbing.

I think that transparency is key to this debate.

That's always a big debate. Not every district uses shootouts. It's not a UIL rule that a district has to use shootouts. I'd like everything to be done statewide, so everyone does the same thing.

I don't think anyone should claim God as being on their side in this debate.

They help moderate debate. Their role is to give voters a voice in elections that they may not get through the traditional parties.