“Yes. Judging by their appearances in the media, it would seem so.”

— Matthew Poa, server, Lawrence

“I think so. Especially from the news I heard on NPR about Carla Stovall giving her support to Morrison rather than Kline. I think Governor Sebelius will win again pretty easily, and I think that Nancy Boyda has a pretty good chance against Jim Ryun.”

— Robin Merritt, academic adviser, Oskaloosa

“I think it's definitely a possibility in light of recent developments with Kline and Morrison. We have Republicans switching parties because of intolerance within the party. It's a battle between the moderate and far right.”

— James Huckaba, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“I think they are losing ground in a way, but it's just getting back to the balance we've historically had in Kansas. I think it's the religious right that's losing ground. The Democrats and Republicans are both tired of them.”

— Loring Henderson, shelter director, Lawrence