Campaign Trail Update

First the really great news--I have been endorsed by the Montgomery County Gazette Newspapers! That is exciting news and has really energized me and my campaign team; not that we weren't out there in an active fashion, but it is always good to have validation of ones' beliefs and efforts. Go to the home page on my campaign website to find the link to the editorial and to some excerpts from my recent appearance on Charles Duffy's Political Pulse interview show.

This has been a week of contrasts--our last public debate was held this week in the Goshen area; once again the message I was sending from my "can do" campaign was seen to be resonating with the voters in attendance. My common sense message of getting the job done is being heard. My voice speaking out strongly for accountability and fiscal restraint is also being appreciated. The voters have voiced their approval of my firm message of independence and of not being tied to special interests. They do appreciate that my election will give them someone who will hear their messages and address their concerns.

Another event was the Seneca Potomac Democratic clubs annual Ice Cream Social, a gathering in Montgomery Village for candidates, voters and elected officials alike. It is the best type of event, good people, few long speeches and lots of ice cream!

Sometimes one hears poignant stories when door knocking. This week I spoke with two women who had been treated for breast cancer. One voiced concerns about insurability and follow-up care and told me of her struggles; she fortunately has had no complications. The other was a woman whose breast cancer has metastasized to her brain and her time with us is limited. Still she told me that she would plan on giving me her vote. My heart went out to both of these courageous women; their outlooks were positive and they each could smile. I had to walk away blinking back tears.

It is for people such as these that I have served as a nurse and been an advocate for better health care coverage for everyone. Can we as a country promise these women and their families anything less?

This week the council candidates have a meet and greet in Montgomery Village and a TV taping of a live Q&A on Channel 21 sponsored by the League of Women Voters. I do not know when the show will air but look at the campaign home page for updates. Soon candidate PSAs will be shown on MCPTV. Look for mine!

The push to Primary Day is getting even tighter--early voting will begin on September 3. Upcounty sites are at the Germantown Recreation Center and the Bauer Drive Rec. Center off Norbeck Road. Absentee ballots have already been sent out, so if you have requested one--you should have it soon.