Tuesday, July 27, 2010

129th District candidates speak at Newton County Watermelon Feed

In the accompanying video (and thankfully, I used a tripod for once) Bill White and Shelly Dreyer, candidates for the 129th District state representative position currently held by term-limited Speaker of the House Ron Richard, present their cases for election:

4 comments:

  1. Bill White clearly and confidently articulates his vision for serving Missourians and representing the 129th District in Jefferson City. Bill White is clearly the frontrunner and tone-setter in this race. Vote William "Bill" White on August 3!

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  2. Anonymous7:53 AM

    Shelly Dreyer will not be led by the nose. Vote Dreyer on August 3rd.

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  3. Robert H.6:57 PM

    Isn't Jimmy the name of White's campaign manager?

    If so then it's in poor taste for him to act like he is just another guy who lives here.

    I think both candidates have strenghs. I encourage everyone to decide only on the candidate based on their qualifications and abilities. Honestly I couldn't care less White's money is all from doctors or Dreyer's is from lawyers, local money or not, these are petty details and a shame really that it is being used to elect or not elect someone.

    It doesn't matter to me in fact I made my decision on who I was voting for after meeting both of them. Dreyer knocked on my door and I saw White at a SWMO Conservative Meeting. Both nice people but Dreyer made a very strong impression on me by not talking poorly about her opponent even when I asked why I shouldn't vote for him. She just said let me tell you why you should vote for me. I feel like she will be someone who will take charge and really work hard for us.
    Like I said I thought both were nice people and I enjoyed meeting them each. I hope everyone in the area gets to meet them too before voting one way or another

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  4. Re: Robert

    Yes, I unashamedly made a comment in favor of Bill White, who I believe best represents the 129th district. I'm not sure why only my first name appeared on my comment. I guess I need to change some setting on my profile account. I had no intent of deceiving anyone as to my true identity.

    As to basing your vote on a candidate's qualifications and abilities, I couldn't agree more. However, looking at a candidate's history and record (whether votes cast or contributions made or contributions received) is essential in evaluating a candidate's character. We have many candidates running for various offices, and we are at a crucial point in our nation's history. Getting beyond the rhetoric and campaign slogans to a candidate's character is a must if we are to reverse our current course.

    Jimmy Morris
    (campaign manager for Bill White AND concerned citizen)

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