tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274211.post418200492910490840..comments2024-01-02T07:30:02.285-05:00Comments on The Real Deal: Fudge to declare on Monday; others weigh challenges; Ruth D. Clement passesRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05300693291544680955noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274211.post-75203496908877211302011-12-06T17:33:11.927-05:002011-12-06T17:33:11.927-05:00All great points, Mr. Peery. I'd have to agree...All great points, Mr. Peery. I'd have to agree with all of that.John Ettorrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229971392235689875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274211.post-52897310900809932382011-12-02T14:48:27.472-05:002011-12-02T14:48:27.472-05:00When people run against an incumbent member of Con...When people run against an incumbent member of Congress, it is important to ask why. What in the officials' record do the opponents disagree with? What policies would they shape differently?<br /> In her four years in Congress, Marcia Fudge has consistently supported the positions of progressive advocacy groups. She is the only member from Ohio to receive a 100% rating from the NAACP. Her voting record earned similar approval from the AFL-CIO and other forward thinking organizations. She has been an undeviating supporter of legislation to improve education, health care, housing and employment as well as other measures to support families and the most needy citizens. She has emerged as Congress' national leader in the fight against the outbreak of voter suppression laws across the country. <br />Candidates who want to replace her should be asked where they differ on these issues. This is especially important in view of Fudge's four years in Congress, where the power to serve effectively increases with seniority. Former Congressman Louis Stokes was able to potently champion social services and community development only because of the strength that he acquired through long service in Congress. If we are urged to return the district to the bottom of the seniority ladder, we should be given clear explanations why it is necessary.dickpeerynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274211.post-19763301240500136302011-12-02T10:53:56.824-05:002011-12-02T10:53:56.824-05:00I am sure you know better.I am sure you know better.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300693291544680955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5274211.post-9838010279890280012011-12-02T10:45:03.216-05:002011-12-02T10:45:03.216-05:00When will your hat enter the ring?When will your hat enter the ring?John Ettorrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229971392235689875noreply@blogger.com