Letter for Landrum

The Clarion Ledger - David Landrum best choice for 3rd District in Congress - February 28, 2008 - Letter To The Editor

Chip Pickering has been an outstanding congressman and has represented the 3rd Congressional District with distinction. Having looked at the nine candidates who would like to succeed him, I'm convinced that David Landrum is the best choice. He most closely reflects the qualities that I admire in Pickering: faith, conservative beliefs and family values.

Landrum is also like another outstanding Mississippi congressman, G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery, who worked for veterans' benefits for our service men and women. Having served in the military, David understands their needs and will work to see that they receive the benefits they so justly deserve.

One rare quality that sets David apart from the crowd is that he listens. Not only does he listen, but he hears with discernment. He will take the message of grass-roots Mississippians to Washington and will never forget who he represents.

David once said that he believes that all of us are here to make a difference with our lives. And knowing him to be a man of integrity, purpose and a servant's heart, I'm confident that if given the chance, he will make a difference.

If you're as tired as I am of career politicians who can't decide which job they really want and run for any and every office that comes along, or who have close ties to special interest groups, you'll find David Landrum to be a breath of fresh air in the political arena.

Dot Ward, Madison