Lynn, I think that you'll see over the past few weeks we've written about a variety of issues that candidates have had. Most of these races have not even been vetted yet by our editorial board, which has no hold over the news reporting anyway.

I agree that you should be prepared for reporters to research your past if you make yourself a prominent public figure, however. That's part of of the fishbowl of running for office.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't pull any punches on anyone. If there's something I find about anyone that is news/blog-worthy, it'll sure be reported.