Both Sides of Their Mouths

While I'm not one to give the R's any publicity here or elsewhere, I found this column particularly insightful. 

http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060719/COLUMNISTS13/607190320

I particularly like the response from Cy Murray, a challenger to Republican State Rep. Dennis Wood:

"I was brought up in the Republican lifestyle. I just feel a lot of the principles that the Republicans stand for I agree with — less government, lower taxes, the strong free enterprise system."

He continues -- when asked why he decided to run against Wood -- with the following rationale:

"After watching my opponent's last four years some of his accomplishments are not all that great for us down here in this area."

[the column continues...] Murray was especially disappointed that Wood hasn't done more to fully fund the state Division of Tourism, which is underfunded by $3 million.

Now if that's not talking out of both sides of your mouth, I don't know what is. 

Impetus to run = Smaller Gov't, Lower Taxes

Problem with Opponent = Not enough Gov't tax $ to District.