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Pledging allegiance to whom?

Sat., Dec. 3, 2011

I’m wondering if Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a co-signer to Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform project, is satisfied with the performance of her party in the supercommittee discussions. If so, I wonder if other voters of Washington’s 5th District realize they’ve allowed a non-elected body to determine its votes.

Does Cathy McMorris Rodgers represent Grover Norquist or the 5th District of Washington? If you refuse to think for yourself, why should you be entrusted with the welfare of this district? You can’t have it both ways, Rep. McMorris Rodgers.

Tom Webb

Spokane

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