The Sept. 12 edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet includes this letter to the editor:
Run a Campaign of Ideas
To the Editor:
I felt great sadness reading Michael Lee Pope’s article, Down and Dirty Politics (Alexandria Gazette, August 31, 2007), reporting the misleading “push poll” methods being employed by Republican Mark Allen, candidate for State Delegate for District 45. I had hoped the underhanded tactics of spreading rumors and misinformation about one’s opponent, which have unfortunately been successful for Republicans in national elections, would not appear on our local scene. I urge the local Republican committees to repudiate these tactics and admonish Mr. Allen.
Delegate David Englin has represented the citizens of the 45th District with honor, professionalism, humility, and tremendous bi-partisan success. If Mr. Allen disagrees, let him run a campaign of facts, ideas, and honest debate. I am tired of deceitful politicians in America. We certainly do not need them representing us in Richmond, and we can do without them in Alexandria.
Karen Gautney
Alexandria
