Candidates who bully have no place in office

I am writing with concern about the direction that the Republican Party is taking. I was brought up in a Republican family and my father, Don Samuelson, was elected not only to the Idaho Senate from Bonner County but also elected as the only governor from North Idaho ever elected.

What is evident from the brochures and election pamphlets is that truth and integrity is missing from many of the brochures. For example, we received the Bonner County Republican Central Committee Voter Guide in the mail. It will serve to help me choose to vote for anyone but those candidates. Their rhetoric follows our past president who spewed lies and division throughout our country. Enough.

I choose to honor the simple truths that I learned from my parents: truth, integrity, and honesty. Bullying and threats of violence have no place in our wonderful USA.

So my votes will go to Luke Omodt, Jim Woodward and Jeff Connolly along with others who do not embrace the politics of what is now called the “Official Bonner County Republican Central Committee.” Vote, people, and help us reclaim the morality of our country and our state.

DONNA SAMUELSON FOTH

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