I have wide support from Utah's legal community in both endorsements and contributions. Some of those individuals probably have performed work for the Attorney General's Office. Every elected official must do what is in the best interest of the public and every attorney must represent his or her client without regard for political contributions or consequences. I understand those ethical obligations and have practiced them my entire career.

5. What is the one personal trait/characteristic that you want voters to know about you, and why is that important in this race?

I have spent my whole career protecting people, and I can make Utah safer. My public service with police officers, the Children's Justice Center, the Rape Recovery Center, the Governor's Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and my extensive experience practicing law — especially actually successfully prosecuting criminals in Utah — will help me lead others in working to make Utah safer.

6. How have you funded your campaign, and what, if anything, does it show voters about your candidacy?

My campaign has over 600 different contributors, all but a few of which are Utah residents. My candidacy has strong grassroots support from Utahns rather than from special interest groups.

7. In Lawrence v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled sodomy laws, such as the one on Utah's books, as unconstitutional. There have been several unsuccessful attempts to strike the Utah law in the courts. In light of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, should Utah's sodomy law be taken off the books?

The state Legislature, as it is currently comprised, will never voluntarily repeal Utah's sodomy laws. However, a court challenge from someone with appropriate standing may very well lead to Utah's sodomy laws being struck down in whole or in part in the wake of Lawrence v. Texas.

8. The Utah Supreme Court is considering a dispute between the University of Utah and the state over the university's policy of prohibiting faculty, staff and students from bringing guns on campus. The state contends only the Legislature has authority to enact guns laws in the state, while the university contends it should not be subject to the Legislature's authority.

A. What is your personal view about guns on college campuses?

I do not believe guns belong in schools or on school campuses.

B. Should state colleges and universities be autonomous from the Legislature's authority? Why?