Could there be a starker contrast between 8th District Republican Mike Rogers and his potential Democratic challenger Bob Alexander?
Rogers has supported the Bush agenda down the line, but Alexander is promising a set of priorities that line up with that of most Democrats and a likely Democratic presidential nominee.
At the top of the list -- working for good paying jobs in fields such as alternative energy and nursing. The Republican plan? Remember what John McCain told autoworkers in Michigan -- kiss those jobs goodbye forever.
Next on Alexander's list is getting rid of the Bush tax cuts for the super rich. McCain's plan (and who can doubt that Rogers will do anything but play follow-the-leader again?) is to let the super rich get away with not paying their fair share. The straight-talker used to oppose the Bush tax cuts but once he got into the presidential race he flip-flopped and now supports them. Alexander would also do away with the tax cuts for Big Oil.
Alexander also supports expanding access to health care and S-Chip, increasing human services spending, repairing our infrastructure, addressing the mortgage foreclosure crisis, investing in education at all levels and making college loans more affordable.
And one of the top differences -- Alexander supports bringing our troops home from Iraq. Rogers, of course, was against the surge before he was for it.
To help with Bob's campaign, contact him at BobAlex06@gmail.com.
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