U.S. Senate: Time for Murray to hang up tennis shoes

Research shows that more than 80 percent of American voters are in favor of congressional term limits. Many people think that a constitutional amendment is required to limit a Senators Terms. Not so! We each hold that power in the tip of our pen as we mark our ballot!

Patty Murray has been senator for 30 years. What has she accomplished for the people of Washington? What has she done to protect our children from illegal drugs coming across our southern border? Has Murray complained to the Energy Department about the high gas prices we all face as we drive to work or heat our homes? Why did Murray’s committee slow walk President Trumps’ ideas to purchase cheaper medications in Canada. Did it have anything to do with years of large political contributions her campaigns have received from Big Pharma?

Did Murray complain about the theft of our children’s educations by lockdowns, masking and remote learning? Did she complain about the ways that teachers unions and school districts were stealing precious hours from our children’s learning experience.

Sen. Murray, it’s time to retire your tired tennie runners. The people of Washington have a right to expect more from our senior senator.

Tiffany Smiley is ready to face the challenges caused by Radical Democrats and the Biden Administration’s inept and dangerous decisions. Tiffany will show up with rolled-up sleeves and steel-toed work boots. That’s what a work ethic does! When we vote we are going to mark our ballot to limit Murray’s term. Thirty years is enough! It’s time for Washington state to get a new pair of shoes!

Bob Kelly

Everett

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