For the sake of transparency, I should note that I haven't been able to hit every question that's been asked of the candidates thus far. The candidates are doing a good job of sticking within the time limits and the debate is moving along quickly.

I'm averaging about every other question here.

Question: How can you maintain independence in voting after accepting outside aid from respective national parties?

Murphy: Has been relying on the support of small businesses, not the Democratic Party. Differs in opinions from the Democratic Party: example, 2nd Amendment rights.

Thinks it's important to support federal stimulus, but as a fiscal conservative

Tedisco: Doesn't kow-tow to millionaires, but battles them. Remember Eliot Spitzer's plan to give licenses to illegal aliens? he asks the audience.

(Editor: Doesn't seem like the best of examples to give. I doubt Spitzer donated money to any of Tedisco's campaigns)

Doesn't call millionaires for support. Relies on friends and family for their financial/political support.