In our recent comparison of the differences between the gubernatorial candidates on a select number of issues, Gov. It is one where we can actually survive and live, and more than survive, thrive in our state." As a reporter, not receiving a clear or direct answer isn't just personally frustrating, it makes informing the public challenging. No, it's not news that candidates on either side are trying to shape public opinion by releasing their own polling. Aguilar told The Indy on Monday that this local focus is "critical" to ensuring Nevadans elect pro-democracy candidates.