When I ran for state representative as a Libertarian in August 2008, Susannah Hupp called me (acting unofficially on behalf of the Republican Party) and asked (offered favors to me) me to drop out of the race. They were concerned because it was a three way race and the incumbent was a Republican. They knew by my party affiliation I would be a fan of hers. I told her that I was standing by my principles, like she did.