Core supporters

The article titled, "Veteran rally goes on" in this morning's edition of the Hernando Today forgot to include the most pertinent piece of information. This article should have revealed that only 3 to 4 individuals attended to support Mr. John Russell's dog and pony show that had attempted to defame Congresswoman Ginny Brown Waite's record on veterans issues. The only veteran that did speak on the courthouse steps certainly did not present a representative opinion of veterans issues for our community. In fact, the gentleman that spoke had traveled to our community from Lakeland.

Congresswoman Ginny Brown Waite had a few core supporters standing on the courthouse steps beside her husband, Harvey. The positive influence of these supporters seemed to put a damper on Mr. Russell's event. What was most troubling about this political rally was the lack of any visible support from the local Republican Executive Committee. Since this was advertised as a political rally in the media, one would logically assume that the chairwoman and state committeeman of the local republican party would be on hand but they were no where to be seen at this event.