“No. Kansas is going to be Republican, obviously. I think Lawrence is the only liberal town in Kansas.”

— Kerry Mannion, waitress, Lawrence

“No I do not, because Kansas is not ready for a Democrat. It's a Republican state and wouldn't have gone to Clinton, either. It won't even be close.”

— Roger Hipsher, mail carrier, Overland Park

“I think he can, but I might be biased because I want him to win. I don't think he is as deeply connected to all of the insider politics going on. There are still a few people who want to help every American, and I hope people in Kansas see that.”

— Lisa Clark, teacher, Valley Falls

“No, it's a Republican state. Of course the Democrats did pretty well last election, but I don't think it will happen.”

— John Sweet, tire builder, Topeka