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For this concerned constituent, paying attention to detail is every bit as important as a candidate's record on the issues.
By: Matthew Johnson
Issue date: 7/2/09 Section: Opinion
But what struck me the most about Curnock is his attendance. Congressional District 17 Rep. Chet Edwards was not in attendance. Now, I fully understand that Edwards is a busy man and has a lot to do in Washington, but I find it odd that state Rep. Jim Dunham managed to be present and Edwards was nowhere to be found. Surely, Edwards is not so busy that he cannot spare his constituents, when invited, one weekend. The festival had no more than 1,000 people and only lasted a few hours.
The fact that Curnock was at the festival says a lot. The fact that someone is willing to attend a festival at a town of 876 people speaks volumes. It reveals that he is not a typical long-distance politician; he is the rare statesman - someone whose policies and character reflects a genuine care and concern for the well-being of all: white and black, rich and poor, conservative and liberal. And for that, I applaud Curnock, and more importantly, will be giving him my vote when the elections roll back around.
Matt Johnson is a sophomore economics major.
The fact that Curnock was at the festival says a lot. The fact that someone is willing to attend a festival at a town of 876 people speaks volumes. It reveals that he is not a typical long-distance politician; he is the rare statesman - someone whose policies and character reflects a genuine care and concern for the well-being of all: white and black, rich and poor, conservative and liberal. And for that, I applaud Curnock, and more importantly, will be giving him my vote when the elections roll back around.
Matt Johnson is a sophomore economics major.
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