Letter: Vote Day, Coverdale, Carlson for LD19
Published 10:53 am Monday, October 28, 2024
I’m voting for candidates who focus on solutions rather than obstruction. Andi Day, Mike Coverdale, and Terry Carlson are proposing ideas for infrastructure improvements, investments in education, healthcare access, housing costs and supply, supporting workers and families, rural economic success, and other important solutions. Our incumbents are focused on voting “no” consistently; Wilson 35%, Walsh 69%, and McEntire 61% of the time. We deserve results, not just a repeated “no” vote!
I’m voting for candidates who focus on opportunity rather than misinformation. Andi Day is focused on protecting our economies that depend on our vast natural resources, Mike Coverdale is focused on the unique needs of our rural economies, and Terry Carlson is focused on family-wage jobs. Wilson is a slick salesman who flip-flops depending on the audience. Walsh touts being bipartisan, but he’s actually the most partisan representative. McEntire says that climate change is a hoax created to control our lives. All three Republicans are hyper-focused on anti-Seattle efforts, and they only meet with friendly audiences.
I’m voting for candidates who work for LD19 rather than PACs and businesses. Andi Day, Mike Coverdale and Terry Carlson received under 20% of funding from PACs and businesses. Wilson, Walsh and McEntire received between 57-86% of funding from PACs and businesses, with donations from State Farm, Chevron, DoorDash, AT&T, Anheuser Busch, Marathon Petroleum and Koch Industries PAC undoubtedly influencing their decisions.
I’m voting for candidates who focus their time on our district, rather than juggling their duties with conflicting commitments. Andi Day, Mike Coverdale and Terry Carlson will serve our district without distractions. Our incumbents neglect their constituents because they’re too busy with other duties: Wilson is a Port of Longview commissioner, Walsh is the Washington Republican Party chair, and McEntire is a Marine Corps reservist.
I’m voting for candidates who talk with all of us, unlike our incumbents who alienate and silence anyone who disagrees with them. I’m voting for Andi Day, Mike Coverdale, and Terry Carlson. Please join me! Visit voteandiday.com, mike19.com, electterrycarlson.com, and vote for these excellent candidates by Nov. 5!
JENNIFER MANCHESTER
Ilwaco