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Dear
George,
Despite the short time for the 25th district senate seat election process
to occur, I think it is vitally important that we have a
choice of candidates for the Democratic nomination, and that we have
a very open nominating process accessible to people throughout the district.
We should hear from more than one candidate about his or her potential contributions
in Richmond and how Senator Emily Couric's legacy will be continued.
I have heard that potential candidates are hesitating to run, not wanting
to run against their political friends and colleagues, and that in this
atmosphere perhaps only one candidate for the nomination would emerge. In
my opinion this view of democracy is too negative. The willingness to serve
and to continue Emily's work in Richmond is something to be proud of, not
to hide, and I would hope that two or more colleagues could seek the same
nomination without losing their respect and friendship for each other. The
potential candidates should not be the ones deciding for us who will get
the nomination. Let's hear from every interested candidate.
Alexandria Searls (electronic mail, October 24, 2001).
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