“Education should be their main focus. They need to concentrate more on history and the arts, and not just math and science.”

— Sharron Uhler, curator of education/archivist, Shawnee

“I think it's health care. Getting people insurance and taking care of our elderly. They need to create programs to educate people about what they have access to.”

— Dave Deck, mechanic, McLouth

“They need to send a message to Washington any way they can to get our troops back home with their families.”

— Brian Barbee, front desk agent, Lawrence

“Probably school funding. I don't think they've fully resolved it yet.”

— Cathy Lutz, Realtor, Topeka