Archive | July, 2010

Supporters brave the rain for a great reception

30 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Last night was an exciting night for our campaign. Over forty supporters and friends braved torrential rain to show their commitment to the success of our efforts. The two large tents provided us with some shelter once we made it from our cars to the beautiful back yard of Tom Meutzel’s home in the Phelps [...]

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My committment to honesty

18 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

I have been thinking all week about a conversation I had last Sunday evening. Some good friends and I were gathered around the table enjoying dessert together, and much to our hostess’s chagrin, the topic turned to politics. We were discussing the answers most politicians give when asked a direct question. The consensus was that [...]

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Campaign Update: Let me know what’s on your mind

11 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Another week on the campaign trail and it has been a great experience. On Saturday we had four teams of volunteers walking and listening to voters in several parts of the district. During the week I walked in other parts of the district and also used the telephone to speak to hundreds of voters of [...]

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Thoughts on the 5th of July

05 July 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Had a great day yesterday – started off by attending the University Heights July 4th Parade full of kids on bikes, trikes, electric scooters and cars as well as parents and enough canines to bring another veterinarian to Springfield. It drizzled a little, but the camaraderie could not be beat. Later Jane, Jake, Caroline and [...]

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