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Voices in Hewitt: Ron Paul has a supporter
We know of at least one voter for GOP candidate Ron Paul at First Baptist Church of Hewitt, 301 S. First St.
Staffer Jeff Osborne talked with Richard “you don’t need to know my last name,” who said his main issue is: “Everything that Ron Paul stands for — limited government, kicking out the crooks, getting back to the Constitution, and restoring the freedom this country was founded on.”
The man said Paul will restore integrity in government. “Without integrity it doesn’t matter what the people do. We need to get the CFR (Council for Foreign Relations) out of government and completely overhaul the current tax system.”
On the question of what he would say to the next president: “It depends on who the president is. If it’s Obama, Hillary or McCain, I’d say, “I don’t support you. Except for Ron Paul, there’s no difference between the candidates, who get the same old stuff.”
For voter Tom Anderson, the main issues that brought him to the polls today are the war in Iraq and budget spending.
He said he voted for John McCain because of his military career as well as his past voting on the issues.
Anderson said he’s happy to see Waco have a number of the candidates come to the city to campaign, like McCain did Monday night.
“It’s good to be a part of our nation’s history,” he said. “It‘s important for people to feel like they make a difference.”
His words to the next president: “Take care of our soldiers. They’re the lifeline of our country.”
Vernie and Billy Martin said they voted to Clinton.
“She’s the one who can get things done,” Vernie Martin said. “She’s the best on all the issues.”
Her husband said the issues important to him are the economy, insurance, security and the ability to handle a crisis. He said he likes the experience and dedication of Clinton.
Both said they plan to attend the caucus.
And what would Vernie like to tell the next president? “I’m fully behind her and all she stands for,” she said.
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