John Gearhart (L)

Tue., Oct. 17, 2000

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Personal

Married to Lynne, four children.

Employment

Self-employed drapery cleaner.

Education

Two years at Arizona State University majoring in anthropology.

Political history

Ran for House of Representatives in 1992, ‘94, ‘96 and ‘98. Ran for state Senate in 1999 … Served on Palouse City Council, 1997-99.

Issues

Less government intrustion on personal rights, legalizing hemp and making it an alternative crop for Eastern Washington farmers, ending the war on drugs, legalizing drugs and using the money to subsidize treatment programs.

Finances

Contributions: $78.68. Expenditures: $36.74.

Quote

“I’m a former Goldwater conservative Republican. There are a lot of Republicans coming into the Libertarian Party because politics make them sick essentially all promises and denial.”

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