Physician, heal thyself

The Olympian's "endorsement" of Sam Hunt in the 22nd:

While we support Hunt’s re-election, there is no question that he’s been part of the good ol’ boy Democratic network that — with help of a national recession — has thrust this state into financial chaos.

He concedes that Democrats may not have spent as much if they knew the economy was going to go into the toilet. Really? Isn’t that what advance planning and fiscal restraint are all about? And asked about the Legislature’s unwillingness to substantially reform state government — even in this time of economic crisis — Hunt concedes “we were very lax in that department.” Hunt, as chairman of the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee, was in a pivotal position to shrink and reshape state government. He blew that opportunity in favor of amounts to the status quo.

Hunt, 67, a retired public servant, seems unrepentant for Democrats’ overspending. He’s part of the Democrats’ leadership team in the House, yet takes no responsibility for voter anger, saying the state is the victim of the national recession.

Hunt benefits from a weak opponent and his strong ties to the Democratic establishment in a strongly Democratic district. His politics match his constituents, but voters must ask themselves how much longer they want more of the same. Hunt can distinguish himself in a seventh term if he becomes a catalyst for change.
Read more: http://www.theolympian.com/2010/09/26/1382111/reykdal-is-a-good-fit-and-hunt.html#ixzz10gUhRqFN


So says the newspaper management that is watching its own product fiscally tank.

The nice thing about Hunt is that he is honest, regardless of what you want to hear.  Sam has no reason for "repenting".  He had no control over a national recession and if the Dems would have created a 'slush fund for rainy days" you would have heard the GOPers wanting "tax rebates" (they've asked before).

It's certainly humorous to see The Olympian fail in so many ways in terms of marketing their product and yet, they claim the ability to critique others.