“She seems a little detached from mainland America to me. She's only been in office during an economic boom up there while we're having a recession down here.”

— Lars Peterson, Washburn University junior, Ottawa

“I've been reading a lot about her. I'm glad he picked a woman to run with, and I'm glad she's a feisty one. She seems like she's pretty smart, but I'm a little worried that she doesn't have a ton of experience.”

— Monica Remboldt, substitute teacher/homemaker, Perry

“I think she's definitely a strong woman and must have some qualities that led her to be chosen. She is breaking down a lot of barriers for women and girls in America. She has certainly shattered the glass ceiling.”

— Billie Carey, Haskell Indian Nations University freshman, Lawrence

“She delivers a great speech, but I'm not sure she wrote it. And I'm leery of the fact that the campaign has been so hesitant about her speaking to the media. It seems they have her on script and don't want her to get off.”

— Colin Smith, information technology consultant, Washington, D.C.