OUR VIEW | Cantwell has earned another term
Kitsap Sun (Editorial) - Her challenger has the potential to be a capable U.S. senator — but Maria Cantwell is already doing that and has earned another term.
Republican state Sen. Michael Baumgartner of Spokane has a strong background in diplomatic and advisory service in Iraq and Afghanistan that would be a plus on international issues, and some fresh, common-sense ideas on domestic priorities. He'd be a strong contender if running against an ineffective incumbent.
But that's not the case. Serving in the Senate since 2001, Cantwell has maintained a sharp and effective focus on issues she feels matter most to constituents and Washington as a whole. In 2003, she authored identity-theft protections that were signed into law. She was a leader in successful efforts to win Boeing a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract last year, creating 11,000 Washington jobs. Annually, she's a watchdog on maintaining an IRS deduction for our state sales tax and introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at making it permanent.
Cantwell co-sponsored a bill giving veterans better access to college, and is pushing for more opportunities for laid-off workers and veterans to get valuable job training at community colleges. She's also a strong supporter of increasing Pell Grants to help enable more low-income and middle-class students attend college.
In her editorial board interview, Cantwell described herself as a "workhorse" for constituents. "When it comes to issues we care about, I have a very good record," she said.
We agree, and recommend voters re-elect Maria Cantwell.
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Working for WA
Protecting Washington’s Natural Resources
As one of the most beautiful states in the union–and one of the richest in natural resources–Washington has a special interest in energy and environmental policy. And Maria has fought hard to uphold the state’s conservation tradition, while also working to bring our energy policy into the 21st century.
Fighting For Washington Businesses, Workers and Jobs
Maria knows Washington’s business community – because, as an executive at an innovative software company, she was part of it. And as a Senator, she’s led the way in helping businesses large and small throughout Washington grow, thrive, and create jobs.
Keeping Washington Families Safe
Maria has taken a leadership role on safety and security issues, including defending our borders, strengthening our military, cracking down on gangs, and taking on drug crime in Washington communities.
Standing with Middle-Class Taxpayers
Middle-class families around Washington and across the country are facing tough times–and tough decisions about balancing the family checkbook each month. Maria has fought to strengthen the economic security of Washington families and cut taxes for middle-class families.
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