mr. otto. >> i'm running because i was concerned we weren't seeing real solutions to our spending problem in the country. the federal government is facing serious spending problems, which there have been debates whether to increase taxes or cut spending or what. but we have a $12 -- $1.3 trillion deficit. there's a fair amount of printing going on. i'm running because i feel like we have to cut federal programs before they cut themselves. >> i've been a commissioner for 1 years. i think why looked a who is running or not running. i was hoping someone would step forward but that wasn't happening. i thought that maybe somebody from the local level could bring a approach to the senate. what my qualification are when i'm in room with a contentious effort. i have a calming effort to bring people together. my sense of humor and levity. i hope to bring that to the senate. i think that's -- and i hope maybe a calming effect to bring folks together the hyper partisan system is not working now. >> moder