In the last two elections, I have supported, and contributed to, Carolyn Long in her campaigns to unseat Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler, and ‘Flip the Third’ Congressional District - and have been disappointed that neither of these efforts were a success.
I can’t say that I will reconsider my choice next time. It will really depend upon the qualifications of the candidates. But I will say that today the Third Congressional District of Washington is represented by an individual who is displaying rare courage.
This is not just political courage - though her vote to impeach may well cost her her seat. But it’s also personal courage, a week after an insurrectionist mob invaded the Capitol, particularly targeting those Republicans they considered disloyal to the Current Occupant of the White House. There were more troops bivouacked in the Capitol than at any time since the Civil War. And many of these same people are targeting members at their homes.
I just called her local office to thank her for her courage in support of our constitution. I imagine most of the calls they are getting are less thankful than mine. If you would care to add your voice either way, the number is (360) 695-6292.
https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/jan/12/herrera-beutler-mum-on-aftermath-of-capitol-siege-impeachment-vote/
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