The Heinz-Arnold tandem, he said, is not underestimating the rival team of former Gov. Juan N. Babauta and Board of Education member Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero.
On June 27, voters will choose which among the two teams will lead the Republican ticket in the November general elections.
“Heinz and I are working very hard to reach out to the people and hear their concerns,” Palacios said.
During their house-to-house visits, he said they usually spent at least 10 minutes to talk with the family members.
“A lot of people are very receptive — most of them, even those who are committed to the other candidates, give us time to talk to them. We are humbled by their kindness,” he said.
The speaker said he and Hofschneider discusses CNMI issues with the people.
“We hear their frustrations and we assure them that we will do something about their concerns,” he said.
Palacios expects a good turnout for the GOP’s open primary next month.
