When an organization is willing to support only lawmakers who are with it 100 percent of the time, it virtually guarantees that the debate will be bitterly partisan.

You're not going to see me ever be partisan. I'll never take a position on a candidate or an issue.

Voters have demonstrated time and again that candidates who buck the teachers' union are rewarded.

Speech and debate are not just a stylistic skill. I so whole heartily believe that kids, by the time they graduate, need to be able to get up in front of a group and say something meaningful. That translates into all courses and all manners of life.

We fully support David's decision not to compete in the time trial. It's important he gives himself the best possible chance for the road race on Sunday.

His support will be invaluable. He has a fabulous grass roots organization that is going to help tell our story.