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RALEIGH -- The day following her primary runoff victory, Elaine Marshall joined rival Cal Cunningham and former opponent Ken Lewis, in promising that Democrats stand united to unseat Sen. Richard Burr.

"For more than six months we have crisscrossed this state," said Marshall, as she addressed supporters in Raleigh. "We've engaged in conversations with the people of North Carolina. We understand their hopes and their dreams. We also understand their frustrations."

The other challenger in this race, Libertarian nominee Dr. Mike Beitler, said he's picking up support from frustrated Democrats and Republicans, which he says they demonstrated in Tuesday's low voter turnout.

"And it's because they're saying, 'We don't want more of the same. We want to see jobs created. We want to see government shrinking in size. We want to be reducing the debt, not increasing it,'" Beitler said.

As for the incumbent, Sen. Burr says he's aware of the anti-Washington mood shared by many voters.

“I believe it's incumbent on all of us to separate ourselves from their anger and frustration,” said Burr in a phone interview from his Washington office. “I'm clearly comfortable in my record in the United States Congress.”

While the candidates are still polishing their talking points, expect to hear many messages in the coming months.

"The two major parties are still not listening to the voters," Beitler said.

"We've got to get this out of control spending under control in Washington. And I've got a track record of doing that,” said Burr.

"It is time that Washington gets its priorities straight," said Marshall.

The U.S. Senate forum will take place this Saturday at 11 a.m. in Wilmington. News 14 Carolina will telecast the debate live.