“Credibility. Every person is challenged to maintain their personal credibility, and public figures should be no exception. The surest way to build this quality is to walk your talk. That is, a person’s actions speak louder than their words, and any mismatch between the two looks like hypocrisy.

Recently I read this message, “…the proposed freeze on one-eighth of the federal budget is not the right move. We should make smart investments in the American people, grow the economy, create jobs, and restore revenues-and then have the fiscal discipline to pay down our national debt. The president has been poorly served by the Wall Street focus of his economic team. This freeze is the last straw. It is time for them to go.”

On the surface this quote sounds pretty good, even a bit fiscally conservative. The problem is that these words come from Congressman David Wu (see his website). This same site also includes this entry, “…my role as a member of Congress is to secure federal funds that would have been spent elsewhere for urgent needs in my district.”

So, Congressman Wu, what should your constituents believe? Your actions are consistent with the pork-barrel and earmark- laden spending of the current congressional majority. Where has your voice been before the current recession when we might have been able to pay down our debt? At that time it was tax and spend, seemingly without restraint.

And, Congressman Wu, haven’t you voted for spending bills without reading them? Did you think that we’d forget your actions as we read your recent words? Congressman Wu’s credibility seems to be lacking. And that is the key point of this newsletter.

In joining this race I’ve committed myself to doing the things necessary to build credibility. You can read my detailed platform on my website, ask me questions in open forums, and examine my background. I’m doing this, in part, so the voters in this district can make an informed choice and then hold me accountable after I’m elected.

There’s a simple rule to building credibility, say what you mean and mean what you say. If that is what you want in a candidate then I welcome your support.

Join the Resistance! Set America Free.

Sincerely,

Doug Keller