This election is likely to be one of the most important and consequential elections that any of us will ever experience in our lives. Therefore, it is important that we study the issues and candidates and make informed and educated decisions about who we should elect to office.

This year, I am planning to vote for Congressman Tom Latham because I know he is a leader that has a proven track record of standing up for us in Congress. Too often, we send people to Washington and they fall in love with Washington. Thankfully, we have a Congressman in Latham that keeps Iowa front and center in every action he takes. I know that this election is not just about the next four years, it is about the next forty. This is an election about whether future generations of Americans are going to be afforded the same kinds of opportunities that current and past generations have enjoyed. We need to ensure that we have the right people in the right positions at this very important time.

For me, Congressman Tom Latham is that man. He voted against the big Wall Street greed bailout bill and has been a consistent advocate for more renewable and alternative fuels, lower taxes and less government intrusion. My vote is for Tom Latham because he has stood up for us time and time again. When you fill out your ballot, please join me in voting to keep Tom Latham working for us.

Samantha Clark

Senior

Political Science