“Ron Paul, 'Out of Iraq right now.' I like the idea of getting rid of the Federal Reserve and agree with him that we should not be policing the world.”

— Kevin Cassity, fire sprinkler salesman, Lathrop, Mo.

“I would choose McCain, because of his moderate conservatism.”

— Stephanie Baker, nurse, Lawrence

“I guess I would have to say Huckabee. I don't really care for any of them, but Huckabee seems slightly more sincere than McCain.”

— Kurt Funke, Spencer Museum of Art exhibition assistant, Lawrence

“I'm going to say McCain, because I like his military background. He's a war hero. And because we're at war right now, I think we need someone with his experience.”

— Lisa Egan, homemaker, Lawrence