Catherine D. Bell, executive director of the state Republican Party, was not optimistic.

Al La Pierre, executive director of the state Democratic Party, recalled a time when both the company and the union "ruled this area."

"At this point, we haven't even discussed it," said John E. Sweeney, executive director of the state Republican Party.

Ronda Menke, the executive director of the state Republican Party, is neutral.

"It's important to focus on the positives and bring everyone together," said Judith Hope, the executive director of the state Democratic Party.

"The black voter turnout was nothing to write home about," said Charles Schroder, the executive director of the state Democratic Party.

"We've got no comment on the whole matter,"said Luke Byars, executive director of the state Republican Party.

The executive director of the state Democratic Party has resigned after calling the Republican Governor a fascist.

Ben Coes, executive director of the state Republican Party, had similar observations.

"This was not some whim or something," said Steven Anthony, executive director of the state Democratic Party.