Yes, integrity counts. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much demonstrated here lately. The sleazy mailings against Mark were impossible to counteract without the big money from outside the district like Alison had. The letter to the editor two days before the primary from the Kiffmeyer campaign committee member slandering me was another poor example. I question their integrity when it boils down to discrediting a candidate's wife.
I miss the good old days when Republicans treated each other with respect and discussed issues. We have reached an all time low. My suggestion is to replace the current candidates in two years with ones who will campaign on issues and leave the slimy stuff to those with no significant thoughts. A goal for future higher office is no excuse for completely trashing people who have worked alongside you for 25 years. No, this not sour grapes. This is advice coming from someone who has been through a lot in my life. It is not worth destroying a couple to win an
election. I won't vote Republican this year for House or Senate. I hope I can in 2010.
