My allegiance lies in the heart and not in the symbol next to the name of the candidate. That has been my mantra for many years. This election cycle puts that concept to the test.
The argument for putting in place solid Republican candidates has been made nationally and locally. The country has been moving in the wrong direction – particularly in the fiscal arena – and a reverse in course must happen.
I desire to see the country shift to the constitutional path that it started down over 200 years ago. Should the symbol next to the candidate be the thing that determines if that person will be the one to help the country get back on track?
Here in Marshall County, Alabama, we have the choice between Jeff McLaughlin and Wes Long for State Representative, Marshall County, Alabama, District 27. I know Jeff and have had the chance to meet Wes and they both seem like pretty good guys. Wes has the R next to his name and I am hearing that in order to get things moving in the right direction we need all of the R’s that we can get.
Jeff McLaughlin has been serving Marshall County and District 27 since 2001. He chooses not to accept contributions to his election to keep him from being in debt to any particular person or group. He serves from the heart and not the pocket book. Democrats and Republicans have complaints against Mr. McLaughlin because he does not tow any party line but votes his own conscience.
I am sure that I do not agree with all of the ideas that Jeff McLaughlin has in his head. I am equally sure that I do not agree with all of the ideas offered up by Wes Long. We are all unique individuals and the chance that I would ever agree with anyone on everything is almost impossible odds.
How do you decide?
Do you let the record of the candidate speak? Or do you throw out anyone that does not tow the party line?
It becomes increasingly important to find people that will stand upon principle and not upon a party.
What is your opinion about making the right choice in this upcoming election?
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