In her recent letter, Ms. Betty Quiring described the 1st District GOP convention from her point of view. For one, claiming to be “new” to this process, this sounds very much like the same old to me. Her mudslinging in the form of personal attacks, gross misrepresentations and childish name calling was, in short, the politics as usual that people are fed up with.

While I won’t waste my time responding to most of what Ms. Quiring has put her name to, I must point out her tawdry attempt to deceive your readers. The true facts are quite simple. The convention was deadlocked, with neither candidate able to garner 60 percent of the delegates needed for endorsement. Mike Parry initially held a slight edge in delegates, until finally Allan Quist suggested a debate to break the deadlock. This suggestion was made in good order without breaking any convention rules, contrary to Ms. Quiring’s assertions. Parry refused to debate, which was certainly within his rights. However this caused some delegates to shift their support to Quist, who then led the remainder of the evening. Draw your own conclusions.

I hear a lot of frustration about the lack of integrity in politics these days.

It makes it all the more shameful then when honest men have to deal with smear tactics like Ms. Quiring’s letter. In Allen Quist, we have the opportunity to elect a man who has a proven track record of integrity and has a plan to restore our freedoms that have continued to erode under Congressman Tim Walz. I’ve heard enough name calling and paltry claims about electability. People want someone with integrity they can trust! Quite frankly, this country cannot afford anything less.

 

Jason Jacobusse

Clarks Grove