wanted to keep some chances out there to try and get the funding for hoboken, so if i was to come out and make these accusations, then i'm hurting our chances of getting the funding. >> does it worry you now to make these accusations? what's it like to make these accusations? >> i mean, it's a challenge. let's face it, i'm not -- i'm someone who got into politics because i care about my town. i was actually a stay-at-home mom before i got into politics, and i did this because i cared about bringing balanced development, bringing a park to my neighborhood, which is something that, you know, we're about to make happen, and so, for me, like, i'm out here, you know, i feel like i had to come tonight, even though i'd rather be home in bed. i'm losing my voice here, but like, i need to get my voice out there and let people know, i'm just doing this because i really care about my town. >> is it scary, though? >> i mean, yeah. it's hard, because obviously, there's very powerful people, you know, across the country, all giving their opinions on me, but you know, it's ironic, actually, that -- you know, i