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- The Washington Post says "The county would be better served by Cheryl C. Kagan ..."
- Endorsed by the Firefighters and Police as "strong on public safety issues."
- Endorsed by the Sierra Club for my "proven track record" on the environment!
- Endorsed by SEIU as "a strong voice... committed to issues important to working families."
- Endorsed by the B-CC Chamber of Commerce PAC as a business-friendly candidate.
- Endorsed as the "better advocate for the environment" by MD League of Conservation Voters.
- Endorsed by MC NOW for my commitment to "promoting women’s equality."
- Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland as the "real leader" in District 17.
- Endorsed by CASA in Action as a "courageous and effective" advocate for these difficult times.
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Post #75
Earlier this week, I was honored to receive the endorsement of The Washington Post. They wrote:
DISTRICT 17: Sen. Jennie M. Forehand is a beloved figure, or rather fixture, in Annapolis, having served 16 years in the state Senate and, before that, 16 years in the House of Delegates. Alas, she is not really an influential one, despite good work on human trafficking, transportation and other issues. The county would be better served by Cheryl C. Kagan, a hard-charging former state delegate and nonprofit executive.
Why is this endorsement so important and so prestigious? I would suggest that there are four reasons:
1) Unlike businesses, unions, or other advocacy organizations, regional newspapers take a broader view and have an interest in a wide range of issues. Focused on issues that range from economic development to transportation and education, newspapers are invested in the success of our community.
2) Because they observe the workings of government closely, editors have insights as to the effectiveness of our political representatives. They see them in action (or inaction!) and know how they are perceived by their colleagues.
3) Newspapers take the long view. A newspaper like The Washington Post is over 100 years old, has seen many elected officials and issues come and go, and tries to assess the deeper impact of officeholders and policies on our community.
4) A paper with the prestige of the Post knows that readers take its opinions seriously. It therefore takes a very deliberative approach to endorsements and never makes a choice lightly.
Each of these reasons makes receiving the endorsement of The Washington Post all the more gratifying.
I would love to hear from you, dear Blog reader! Do you pay attention to endorsements from regional newspapers like the Post? Why? Please send an email to Blog@CherylKagan.org or click on the "Comments" link below to express your views. Please be sure to indicate which post (#75) you're addressing.
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