Get new blood in Washington

Jo Ann Emerson claims to be a small-government, fiscal conservative who is trying to create jobs in the 8th District, yet her voting record says otherwise. She voted for the Wall Street bailout and is currently co-sponsoring another bailout, this time using your taxpayer dollars to pay for poorly managed pension funds. The empty factories all over Southeast Missouri are lasting monuments to the so-called "free trade" policies Emerson has supported for years. It's time for voters in the 8th District to know the truth about Jo Ann Emerson's record.

Tommy Sowers does not support bailouts and will work to renegotiate the bad trade deals that Jo Ann Emerson voted for. Unlike Jo Ann Emerson, Tommy's support comes from individuals, not big special interests in D.C.

While our opponents may try to spread lies and slander about Tommy, here are the facts: Tommy is a born-and-raised Missourian, a man of faith and a veteran. He supports the sanctity of life and the right to bear arms.

Instead of bailing out Jo Ann Emerson at the ballot box one more time, vote Tommy Sowers and get some new blood in Washington.

JONATHAN FEIFS, 614 N. Pine St., Suite 202, Rolla, MO 65401