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Letter: David vs Goliath
Letters to the Editor,
03:00PM / Friday, October 28, 2016
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To the Editor:

My comments about the Massachusetts Senate race for our district: Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin).

I watched debates, read the articles, saw and heard local TV and radio appearances and have seen Facebook posts for both candidates. There are major differences between the two! Hurrah, a clear choice.

As a treasurer for a candidate many years ago, I know how to peek at the campaign finance reports (Everyone can: check OCPF for MA, next report 10/31). As of the end of August, Adam Hinds' campaign had reported $75,067 in donations and spent $54,681 vs Christine Canning-Wilson reporting $3,185 [in donations] and spending $2,922.

Seems like a financial Goliath versus David. It is said Adam Hinds is the next senator (even during the Democratic Primary). He is the Democratic machine designate. Another Goliath? Adam Hinds may have the Democratic nod but does he have knowledge about issues and a detailed plan of action?

I asked Christine about her supporters: she said they are "just folks," not big money people, corporations, the media, unions or even the Republican Party. Born in Berkshire County, she is a widow and single mom of two amazing teens, a former teacher (local and international), a small-business owner, a published author and is working on her doctorate in education policy from the University of Massachusetts. Adam Hinds is the Democratic machine candidate; will he take his "marching orders" from the party and his donors?

Many politicians espouse to [support] campaign finance reform but raise big money and spread it around within the party.

Christine's goal is to run a financially responsible campaign, without incurring debt and beholden to no one.

Christine is independent of special interests, even the Mass Republican Party. She, like David, is not skilled in the art of political war, but will protect and care for her charges: the citizens of this district. She is more about the how, the fix of issues.

Christine is a proven champion of the underdog and disenfranchised standing in the fray and winning for those targeted. She has a history of digging into financial fraud, waste and abuse. Her economic policy is one of finding solutions, not platitudes. She supports small business because she has experienced it inside her own businesses. She is in favor of less regulation, less taxes thus more jobs.

Christine supports the 2nd Amendment and is concerned about the [attorney general's] overreach. She has the endorsement of GOAL (Gun Owners' Action League) and an "A" rating with the NRA. She is a pro-life Catholic. She is pro-veteran, education and law enforcement. She listens! She sees the person, not a label or a divisive issue.

She wants to be our problem solver. She is a David with smooth round pebbles and good aim. She is not a seasoned politician but one who wants to work for us, not any party. She certainly cannot be influenced or controlled.

Christine has challenged the Goliath of the Democratic machine, money and the influential. She has my vote. Does she have yours?

Kathryn Mickle
Dalton, Mass.

 

 

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