Shamefully, The 1/4/04 Arlington Sun Gazette Praises James Moran

"Political Column Rates Arlington Elected Officials

The end of the year brings the chance for the Sun Gazette to hand out accolades and brickbats to elected officials. So, here goes – the grades for 2003 from the "Arlington Politics" column of the Arlington Sun Gazette.

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U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, D-8th, earns an A-minus. No big scandals for the congressman, despite the fact that The Washington Post has dispatched a cadre of reporters to watch his every move. Politically, Moran scared off both County Board member Jay Fisette and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kate Hanley, who had considered challenging him in 2004.

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If you wish to give the Sun Gazette a piece of your mind, their Letters to the Editor email address is letters@sun-gazette.com
Here is a letter I plan to send: It was disappointing to read that your "Arlington Politics" columnist has given Congressman James P. Moran a grade of A- for the year. Apparently, your columnist's standards are quite low.

Your columnist claims that "Politically, Moran scared off both County Board member Jay Fisette and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Kate Hanley, who had considered challenging him in 2004."

Here is what Kate Hanley herself stated in a letter she sent out returning the unused portions of political contributions:

"I know the total commitment that winning efforts require. For personal and family reasons I am unable to make that commitment at this time."

If your columnist wishes to ignore Kate Hanley's stated reasons for leaving the race then fine. Perhaps your columnist is not familiar with the family situation that required Kate Hanley to leave the race. Jonathan S. Mark Webmaster, GoodbyeJim.Com

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