“Donald Trump is a racist. He needs to step off and step out.”

— Connie Thompson, retired, Lawrence

“Race relations in the United States. I feel like that's a weak point for them.”

— Danielle Cotton-Barker, teacher, Lawrence

“I hope they can figure out a way to control all this gun violence. The Republicans are all about guns, and the NRA is supporting Trump.”

— Fred Ohse, jeweler, Lawrence

“It's a hard question to answer, because they terrify me, domestically and internationally.”

— Catherine Bolton, works for Lawrence Public Schools, Lawrence