Saturday, November 6, 2010
Final Results
Here are the final results of the Nov 2010 election in District 6. Both races were close, even though both Republican candidates won, it was not by much. Now they need to figure out how to represent all of us - even those who didn't vote for them.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Results
The election results are in and, yes, I am disappointed with Spokane. Baumgartner won and I think he will do well. He is intelligent and shows a genuine concern for this area. He said that even if you didn't vote for him please feel free to stop by his office and let him know what your concerns are.
John Ahern was the surprise. Because of his inappropriate behavior last time he was our Representative, his lack of attendance at most debates, his belief that getting rid of no-fault divorce is the answer to the high dropout rate in Spokane High Schools, and his mixed idea that government should get out of most things yet play a huge part in social issues, I am dismayed that he got over 14,000 votes to make him our Representative once again.
With that said we now need to look to the future. Let's see what the Republicans can get done in the next two years. The people have spoken. Will the newly elected be held to their campaign promises? There were a lot of them. Can we come together in our concern for this Country instead of making each parties agenda the most important?
Please come back to this blog often. Next I would like to explore the education challenges in District 81. I would like to hear from any teachers about their insights on the problems and solutions.
John Ahern was the surprise. Because of his inappropriate behavior last time he was our Representative, his lack of attendance at most debates, his belief that getting rid of no-fault divorce is the answer to the high dropout rate in Spokane High Schools, and his mixed idea that government should get out of most things yet play a huge part in social issues, I am dismayed that he got over 14,000 votes to make him our Representative once again.
With that said we now need to look to the future. Let's see what the Republicans can get done in the next two years. The people have spoken. Will the newly elected be held to their campaign promises? There were a lot of them. Can we come together in our concern for this Country instead of making each parties agenda the most important?
Please come back to this blog often. Next I would like to explore the education challenges in District 81. I would like to hear from any teachers about their insights on the problems and solutions.
Monday, November 1, 2010
What Now
It's just about over, election day is here. After months of wasted paper, half truths, lies, anger, passion and an incredible amount of work it comes down to counting the votes.
No matter who wins, I would like to wake up the next morning to a country that realizes we must find a way to get along, that it is time to get away from the disrespect and degrading anger that is continuing to weigh us down. Let's move forward with the betterment of our country in the forefront instead of the interest of political parties. Let us all exhale a hopeful sigh remembering that we can stop the kind of negative campaigning that has permeated this election season. Only the voters can demand that the candidates live up to a higher standard. Let's see what campaign promises will be kept and which will be discarded.
After all the signs come down, the phones stop ringing and the vicious ads are deleted then the real work will start. We need to find a way to work together with respect, we need to bring harmony to our schools and businesses. We need to heal this nation.
No matter who wins, I would like to wake up the next morning to a country that realizes we must find a way to get along, that it is time to get away from the disrespect and degrading anger that is continuing to weigh us down. Let's move forward with the betterment of our country in the forefront instead of the interest of political parties. Let us all exhale a hopeful sigh remembering that we can stop the kind of negative campaigning that has permeated this election season. Only the voters can demand that the candidates live up to a higher standard. Let's see what campaign promises will be kept and which will be discarded.
After all the signs come down, the phones stop ringing and the vicious ads are deleted then the real work will start. We need to find a way to work together with respect, we need to bring harmony to our schools and businesses. We need to heal this nation.
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