Debate Demonstrates Pam's Republican Strength

For those of you who missed the debate on Tuesday, you can see the Blade's report and connect to the four part video of the debate by clicking here.  As I've said before, I'm not a polished debater, but I think the debate did a great job of demonstrating that I'm the only Republican candidate for Lucas County Commissioner who is prepared to stand up to the two Democrat former Toledo City Councilmen who are now on the Commissioners.  My opponent, who has served with both Commissioners on City Council is ready to roll over and be an insignificant third voice. He not only couldn't think of a single instance in which he would have voted differently than the current commissioners, he even said he would have voted for the budget-busting budgets that the existing commissioners adopted over Maggie Thurber's no votes. Don't misconstrue my position: I'm prepared to work with the two existing Commissioners.  But I'm also prepared to stand up for Republican principals when its needed.  As a number of Republican voters have noted, if you want a third commissioner whose goal is just to get along with the other two Democrats, why not vote for a Democrat.  I provide Republicans with a real choice and will stand up for you and what you believe as your Lucas County Commissioner.