We think the ex-N.B.A. player vote will be key. That's why we're courting Larry Bird.

We think we're going to do well - he's obviously run a strong, vigorous campaign.

Oh, Larry Bird was a great player. No one would ever dispute that. But this kid's going to blow by everybody.

If Larry Campbell had run for mayor I never would have considered this. I think there's a vacuum of leadership here and a need for a mayor for the city who brings a positive vision.

I think the greatest player I've ever played against was Magic Johnson. Next, was Larry Bird. Then, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

It seemed unusual to us that Sen. Stevens would be interested in this mine in particular. He's been no friend to environmentalists.