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Everett Herald Endorses John Koster
Calling him a "highly capable alternative," the Everett Herald endorsed John Koster for U.S. Rep. in the 2nd Congressional District yesterday
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They also like his business background, his "get-it-done attitude," and the fact that he knows how the district "ticks."
Other than disagreeing with his "simplistic" anti-earmarks position—"Earmarks that Larsen and others in Washington's congressional delegation have secured are not wasteful pork ... they help pay for vital transportation, education and other projects that support economic growth"—the Herald doesn't talk much about any of Koster's political positions.
We've reported on them (pro-property rights, anti-gay rights, anti-U.N.) here and here .
The Herald's main complaint against Larsen is about his lacking presence:
They also like his business background, his "get-it-done attitude," and the fact that he knows how the district "ticks."
Other than disagreeing with his "simplistic" anti-earmarks position—"Earmarks that Larsen and others in Washington's congressional delegation have secured are not wasteful pork ... they help pay for vital transportation, education and other projects that support economic growth"—the Herald doesn't talk much about any of Koster's political positions.
We've reported on them (pro-property rights, anti-gay rights, anti-U.N.) here and here .
The Herald's main complaint against Larsen is about his lacking presence:
After five terms in the House, Larsen lacks the get-it-done reputation of other members who have assumed greater leadership roles, or who have had a major impact on the nation's legislative agenda. We're left thinking that the 2nd Congressional District can do better.
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