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Murray in lock-step?

Sat., Sept. 24, 2011

Ann Kaluza’s letter “Representative needs own voice” criticized Rep. McMorris Rodgers when she wrote: “What does it mean when Cathy McMorris Rodgers is in every photo-op with John Boehner or Eric Cantor? Her wallpaper presence means she supports their policies. When she does speak, it is always using the exact verbiage of the current Republican talking points. Does she not have an original thought or a voice of her own?”

What does it mean when Sen. Murray is in every photo-op with Harry Reid or Charles Schumer? Her wallpaper presence means she supports their policies. When she does speak, it is always using the exact verbiage of the current Democratic talking points. Does she not have an original thought or a voice of her own?

Gene Scolavino

Spokane

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