In my view, this is the end of the political process. The only way these kids will get a diploma now is if a judge orders an injunction.

We're going to sue the superintendent, and we're going to sue the state Board of Education. ... It's like a three-ring circus over there. We will spare no expense to help these kids.

Many students in California have not been given a fair opportunity to learn the material on the exam.

We think that's unfair, we think that's unwise, and we think that's illegal.

The fact there is a Latino on the ballot adds a level of excitement to the race, so Latinos will be looking at it. But they are willing to vote their interest and they are willing cross party lines.

Voters in the West are a neglected constituency. Presidential candidates have a responsibility to know the entire American family.