10th LD, House, Pos. 1: Kennedy has integrity, honesty

Calling all patriots, ballots are delivered and it’s crunch time!

My candidate for 10th Legislative District, House, Pos. 1 is the only patriot whose campaign signs, flyers, cards, display her signature patriotism in vivid red, white and blue, America’s colors! That’s my gal, Carrie Kennedy!

No wish washy blue signs, no pale pinks and no canary yellow (who does that represent, the Canary Islands?!) All joking aside, be brave, be proud, be an American!

I have known Carrie and her husband Lloyd Potter for over 30 years and she’s always been a true patriot, the wife of a career military veteran and a student of American history and our constitution.

I heartily endorse Carrie Kennedy as a person of integrity and honesty, with the constitutional knowledge to faithfully serve her constituents honorably.

Now Carrie is in a battle within her own party because she won’t go along to get along with the hand-picked local establishment who have calumniated her, dismissed her and made false accusations. I’m proud of Carrie because she stands up and fights for herself and our constitutional rights.

Now, do you want a party hack with self-interests representing you or do you want to send someone who doesn’t just talk the talk, Carrie Kennedy walks the walk.

Do your homework, patriots!

Patti Ruple

Oak Harbor

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