Since I wasn't there you can fill me in.  Or I can ask Mr. Chapman.  I do have access to him.

In the meantime, let me try to make it as simple as I can for you.  In the presidential primaries: the Republicans followed the will of the people, the Democrats followed the will of the smoke filled rooms.

Speaking of this particular seat, I know of several prominent local Rs, me included, as you like to call them, who worked closely with Senator Hargrove on several issues.  I have indicated to Mr. Chapman that we would be willing to work with him on the same issues. 

Who then are the big partisans in this conversation?

This is what I really wanted to say here.  Thanks for the opening.