Spencer Swalm<\/a>. Why do I have to sift through the vague generalities on your brochure and peer through the fine print to see who’s supporting your campaign, to figure out your party? Sure, you say it on your web page … but this big, fancy, colorful flier in my mailbox? I don’t see anything telling me if you’re Republican or Democrat? Why are you hiding your affiliation? Why don’t
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