Informed Voters Will Reject ‘Insider’ Candidates
* With respect to Bill Spillane’s endorsement of Newbury Park businessman Robert Hammer for California’s 24th Congressional District seat (Political Briefing, Jan. 7), I can only say that this further illustrates the shifting tides of our day.
Speaking as a mother, a homeowner and 21-year resident of Van Nuys, I have concluded that today’s informed voter will reject hand-picked insiders come June 7 in favor of candidates who:
* Have suffered the problems of this district as we have, specifically crime and economic decline.
* Aren’t afraid to stand up to Washington and Sacramento bureaucrats.
* Are accountable to the people from Day 1.
Mr. Hammer is a respected leader in this community, a private citizen with zero political baggage and indebtedness (a gem for this reason alone).
Mr. Spillane recognizes these facts. We should all follow his bold lead.
BEVERLY EKDAHL
Van Nuys
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