It’s time to send Sen. Stevens home

It’s time for Sen. Val Stevens to go home for good.

Her voting record displays the extreme nature of the party she represents. She opposed Senate Bill 5597, which would have prohibited tobacco companies from sending samples through the mail. A bill she supported encouraged outsourcing jobs out of state and out of the country.

She continues to vote against the employees that run state government, while allowing herself and the legislature to get pay raises.

Who do you think she is really looking out for? Not you or I.

I am voting for Susanne Olson, state Senate, 39th District.

R. Todd Fredrickson

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