Monday, October 18, 2010

University Regent Election - Why I Might Vote for Kevin Page

Judging whom to vote for by looking at campaign websites can be dangerous, but I think I've found something revealing in Kevin Page's website -- he's one of the candidates for University Regent that I might have the opportunity to vote for.  His opponent has a better layout on his website, but the content on Kevin Page's website tells you a little more about who he really is.  I found this article posted there, and I think it's a sign that he is capable of being candid with a student reporter, and respectful enough of the article and the student newspaper to post it on his campaign website.  We need more candid discussions of issues in politics, don't you think?  I have a heart for student journalists, due to my own experience as a student journalist in California's crazy electoral process.  The student who asked these questions and wrote up the article did a good job of getting the candidate to talk, and the fact that the candidate didn't shy away from the questions is a good sign.  The fact that he posted it on his own campaign website to me means that he is respectful of the importance of student journalism and isn't afraid to let everyone know his real views.

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