I resigned for a combination of reasons – my business, my mother’s illness and also a general lack of cooperation.

When I was elected chairman, the party was $750 in the red. When I left, we had $3,400 or $3,500 in the bank. It takes about $10,000 to $15,000 to run a good election, and...

Now is the time for the party to really take off.

Spencer’s a bright guy. He’ll do a good job.