"His stance on Iraq, which is to get our troops out while refocusing the nation's efforts against worldwide terrorism, is clear and makes sense. He has similar positions on the economy (create new public works jobs to fix our infrastructure, expand unemployment benefits, as well as better regulation of the financial markets, and tax cuts to middle-class Americans), and other major issues. His views may not be politically popular, but they are clear cut and logical."
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The Daily Democrat is endorsing incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson for Congress in the 1st District and Democrat Jeff Morris in the 2nd District.
Thompson has served in Congress since 1999 and was a state Senator from 1991 to 1998. He has a reputation as a "Blue Dog" Democrat, someone who speaks his mind and follows party dictates when necessary, but also works for his constituents, regardless of party positions.
His stance on Iraq, which is to get our troops out while refocusing the nation's efforts against worldwide terrorism, is clear and makes sense. He has similar positions on the economy (create new public works jobs to fix our infrastructure, expand unemployment benefits, as well as better regulation of the financial markets, and tax cuts to middle-class Americans), and other major issues. His views may not be politically popular, but they are clear cut and logical.
These are some of the reasons why Thompson should be returned to Congress.
October 28, 2008
