Friday, October 24, 2014

Former Idaho House speaker supports Stennett


    I am writing to encourage voters of District 26 to vote for Michelle Stennett for the Senate seat representing District 26.
    I am sure that some might wonder why a Republican is endorsing a Democrat. In our family, we live by three F’s—Faith, Family and Friends. Clint and Michelle were and are such close friends of ours that we consider them family.
    Michelle and Clint were always a team, very supportive of one another. Politically, they were always in tune with Idaho. After Clint passed away, Michelle took the reins and carried on where Clint left off. She owns farms in the Magic Valley and has a real understanding of water rights, ranching and farming. I observed Michelle represent District 26 in the Senate these last two terms and she has served with distinction in representing her district. She has gained the respect of her peers on both sides of the aisle. She is now the minority leader of the Senate. She and Clint are the only married couple in Idaho history to serve in that capacity.
    Everyone I know that has observed her serve, including me, thought she has done so with distinction and class. Michelle has a very strong work ethic. She is very intelligent and personable. Michelle is a very good listener. She always gathers all the information she can and makes decisions based on that information in the best interest of District 26 and the state of Idaho.
    She works well with all the members of the Senate and has gained the respect of her colleagues of both parties. It is my opinion that the voters of District 26 would be best served by voting for Michelle Stennett for State Senate District 26.
Bruce Newcomb
Retired legislator
Former speaker of the House
Burley




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