Greetings, I am writing this diary to express my wish that the Progressive Community get behind Betty Sutton for Congress. Sutton is a dedicated public servant and she is a true Prigressive.
There are two big reasons I support Sutton. The first is political. Sutton has a great voting record. Her likely opponent, Tim Ryan is more to the center of the Democratic Caucus. According to Progressive Punch Sutton has an almost perfectly Progressive record. On any number of issues, Sutton is better than Ryan. These range from abortion, to gun rights, to the estate tax.(see this dishonor roll from the Nation) When in the state legislature, Sutton once was the only nay vote (ala. Russ Feingold) against a corporate welfare bill. Sutton is a tireless supporter of ethics reform and also wants to promote fair trade.
Secondly, I support Sutton for personal reasons. She is my Congresswoman and I have seen firsthand how she gets things done. Several summers ago when I was in high school I was scheduled to study International Relations and British Politics at a program in the UK at the London School of Economics. Although I filed for a passport months in advance, I didn't get anything back in that fiaso summer. Sutton's office (along with Sen. Sherrod Brown- another great Ohioan!!) helped to make sure I got it in time.
To make a long story short, the Progressive community should get behind Sutton.
To those who say four years in the House isn't enough experience, I have 3 words: President Barack Obama.