paso county republican parties. these were citizens. many democrats within this district that just couldn't take this gun control legislation. they feel like it's an assault on their second amendment rights. >> rick, i'd like you to respond, the state democratic party. first of all, how engaged are you in these fights? how important is it for to you win these fights and what are you doing to make sure you will win? >> we're very engaged from day one and make sure both senator giron and john morse prevail. i think dick and i agree on a couple things inspect is a cultural issue. guns are cultural, especially in these two districts. this goes beyond culture. this is a temp tantrum now that folks have turned in and made people of colorado pay for it. we are talking about things going to cost half a million dlarz for both races to be put on. the point you made is a fair point. john morse is termed out in one year. angela giron is at the end of her first term in one year. why make the people of colorado