Some do it out of conviction, and there are others who do it out of political opportunism.

Because of all the money that was spent, it got voters more interested. If it had just been candidates who couldn’t self-fund, I think turnout would have been much smaller.

I’ll be the first in line to sign up. It won’t affect my ability to do business.

I guarantee you (his opponents) will use it in campaign literature.

It’s great to see Sassy put a smile on patients’ faces and give them a light moment.

These groups vote in very, very high percentages, and they are very committed and emotionally involved with their issues.

I expect to see that in this race, and I would be shocked and amazed if it didn’t happen.

They approached me to be a campaign consultant and advise them on their plans.

You go through their bio with a fine-tooth comb, because candidates have a proclivity for overstating their qualifications, especially their education and their war records.