I consider myself informed about the upcoming elections on the major issues. And I, like many Americans, would like to think I vote for the person, not the party line. I want what is best for my community, state, country and family.

But after much thought and discussion with many of my friends, I felt the need to speak out about the upcoming District 3 Congressional race. I’m supporting Mike McGraw for this highly visible campaign.

The reasons are clear. I’ve had enough of the “do-nothing” that is going on in Congress right now. It is my belief that Mike McGraw possesses the desire to clean up mainstream government and actually do something about issues like energy, education and Social Security reform.

The fact that Mr. McGraw is willing to reach across the aisle right off the bat is an encouraging statement. The idea that helping middle class Americans can help strengthen our social and economic values is something that I find refreshing as well.

And as I have been researching the issues and candidates, I couldn’t believe what I saw when I viewed Lynn Westmoreland on the Colbert Report.

Now, I don’t know about you, but after seeing this, I was highly embarrassed and disgusted. This made me furious about how Mr. Westmoreland looked as he represented me, our state and our district. I ask you, how can we in our right mind keep someone in the United States Congress who acts like Westmoreland?

That is why I’m pledging my support to Mike McGraw.

Rob Kiser
Newnan, Ga.

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