"Andrew Martin is superior candidate"

SUN EDITORIAL:
Our choices for Assembly
Twenty-nine Clark County seats in state’s lower house will be contested this election

Wed, Oct 15, 2008 (2:07 a.m.)

Owing to the recession, a state budget shortfall in excess of $1 billion will be facing the Nevada Legislature when it begins its 2009 session Feb. 2. Leadership from the governor’s office has been lacking, which means the Legislature’s decisions will take on added importance. Because of this, it is critical that Nevadans elect forward-thinking candidates with the right judgment to get the state through these difficult times.

There are 29 races for Assembly seats representing Clark County — all of them contested. We believe the following candidates for those seats will best represent the short- and long-term interests of the state:

District 13: Democrat Andrew Martin, challenging Republican incumbent Chad Christensen, is the superior candidate. As a certified public accountant, he has good ideas on how the state could more efficiently fund critical services. The Sun endorses Andrew Martin