But even if the county leaders settle on a nominee, several candidates insist they will run anyway.

But the candidates insist that such acts have not deterred them.

Each candidate insists that the black and Hispanic populations have grown since then.

But the candidates insisted in interviews that they would prefer to debate other issues, like education and taxes.

Both candidates insist that the economy is the major issue.

All three major candidates insist their polls show them winning.

The other candidates in the mayoral race insist that they have not written off any group, including blacks.

Other candidates insist that racial equity is indeed an issue.

Both candidates insist that they would never seek to throw America's weight around.

No matter who wins the nomination, all three candidates insisted last week that they would stay in the race.