Voters have a wide choice in terms of positions, experience, philosophies and backgrounds.
On the Republican side, Mr. Clay has served for 10 years in the State Senate and was unanimously chosen by his peers in 1996 as Senate Minority Leader. That's not a position for political or intellectual lightweights. And while he has shown he can work with political opponents in getting legislation through the Senate, he is not someone who compromises his principles. If he gets elected, his transition to this office would be seamless, no matter which party controls the chamber. We like where cool-headed Mr. Clay has stood on specific issues.