Suffolk County executive race: Ed Romaine, David Calone campaign for top spot

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : "Do you invest in someone that sounds great or someone who has a track record that has proven themselves?"Calone, 49, of Setauket, says that as a prosecutor-turned-entrepreneur, he supports law enforcement and wants to boost small businesses through a "small business success center" and a county grant office to pursue federal and state funding.
53% : "With this kind of populist movement, with people being very critical of government, we believe that Dave's resume is more attractive to voters who want to see things shaken up, things with a different perspective," Schaffer said.
51% : Romaine, the Brookhaven Town supervisor for the past 11 years, has served as an elected official in Suffolk and town government since 1986.Romaine, 76, of Center Moriches, says he's a longtime leader who knows how to address key issues the county is facing, including a lack of affordable housing, supports law enforcement and has a pro-environment record.

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