LETTER: Vote for the better candidate

By: | Stafford County Sun
Published: October 20, 2009

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A few years ago, when asked to cross party lines when voting, I carefully considered the request. In the end, I supported a person who was less like me in many ways than my party’s candidate. (And, as
a matter of record, the local newspaper wrote about that support.)

I think that all Democrats in the 52nd District should take a hard look at their candidate and consider this: It is not a matter of party, Democrat or Republican; color, black or white; or sex, male or
female. Rather, as it was for me then, it is for you now: There is a better candidate.

I think we can all acknowledge, even if it is begrudgingly, the world did not end when many Republicans crossed party lines and voted for the Democrat and now President Obama. Today, I note to all
Democrats, regardless of what your party leadership says, it is your time to stand up and do the right thing.

It is your turn to cross party lines and vote for the better candidate, Mr. Rafael Lopez.

ROBERT LANG

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