Sunday, March 7, 2010

GOP candidates bring similar ideas, different backgrounds

Mar. 7, 2010, Coshocton Tribune

BY JESSICA ALAIMO
CentralOhio.com

MOUNT VERNON — They arrived passing out literature with phrases such as “conservative revolution,” “truth in action,” “values we trust,” and “America First.” The Tea Party spirit dominated the first town hall for candidates running for the 18th Congressional District.

When it came to their beliefs, values and ideas, there seemed to be little difference among the seven candidates. What differentiates them are their backgrounds and personalities.

Common themes for the night were the size of government, states’ rights, the national debt and national defense. If a candidate was pro-choice or anti-gun, they didn’t note it.

Candidates were not short on criticism of incumbent Rep. Zack Space, D-Dover. Space was invited to the event but did not attend. He does not have a primary opponent.


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