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Wilson reaches out

Everyone who is reading this letter knows that politics, as we have known it, is changing. It may be time to refresh politics, and find new ways to give a voice to the people who our elected representatives are advocating for. The face of the constituency is definitely changing-age, gender, race, nationality-all elements of our demographics.

But, if we are to change in ways that allow the most transparent representation, then we need someone like Dave Wilson to be part of that change. Dave has the intelligence, independence, demeanor and respect for divergent views that will make him a powerful and effective voice for us in Congress this year.

He is reaching out to all the people of our 5th District in ways that the incumbent, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, never has. He is keenly aware of the sober responsibility of representing a congressional district, as he has shown by his in-person and door-to-door visits to every community in our district.

Dave Wilson cares for and is committed to not only representing our district but also to working with Congress to make it more responsive to the rapidly changing landscape of who we are as modern Americans.

Bill Dodge

Spokane

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