dr. paul sowee is a pediatric dentist, ran in a primary race for the ohio senate losing to cecil thomas who went on to win the seat in the general election. welcome to newsmakers. >> thank you. good to be with you today. starting with you, paul. paul, paul. >> that's just a coincidence. he must have gotten the blue suit memo, too. [ laughter ] >> paul, why are you running? you have been around politics, you have been around public affairs. do you want to make this run? why is it important to you? >> well, i'm running because i have a great passion for public service. i have a great passion for people, and i'm committed to making a difference. i have been around a while. you mentioned in your intro i was appointed to security council twice but was also elected twice. >> reporter: twice. >> okay. i apologize. >> so i want to correct that. i love people. i love making a difference. my parents raised us with several pillars -- faith, family, community and service -- and it is with those pillars that i've led my life and that i continue to do that. >> dr. sowee how about you? you made your first