Letter: Favors Armitage for Congressional seat

Letter: Favors Armitage for Congressional seat



Gina Burrell
St. Augustine
Publication Date: 08/22/08

Editor: For the first time in many years, Democrats in St. Johns County have a choice of two candidates who are running for U.S. Congress, District 7. The two Democratic candidates are Faye Armitage and Clyde Malloy and are on the ballot on Primary Election Day on Tuesday. This seat is now held by U.S. Rep. John Mica. The candidate I am supporting is Faye Armitage.

Faye is a former professor of economics. She is the mother of five children and has lived in three major metropolitan areas in Florida: the greater Tampa Bay area, greater Orlando area, and greater Jacksonville/St. Augustine area. She knows many of Florida's needs.

Armitage believes in ending the Iraq occupation; she will fight for universal healthcare; she will ensure veterans' benefits. She is concerned about environmental issues related to global warming. She supports women's and family issues. She is concerned about the growing U.S. debt and trade deficits. She wants to help more Americans find jobs by working on our country's infrastructures.

Armitage is knows what are Florida's issues and concerns. She would be an asset in Washington, D.C., representing the residents in District 7. I am urging Democrats to vote for Faye Armitage Tuesday (or early voting Aug. 11-23).

Gina Burrell

St. Augustine

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