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Beating cancer is a test of will. I survived because of great medicine, a good sense of humor, lots of pasta — and a loving family.
The race against Jay Katzen is another test of will. Another race for an underdog. I don’t have his great amount of free time or his money. So why take him on? Because he simply doesn’t represent me any more. He doesn’t represent any moderate-thinking people in the 31st District.
On residential sprawl, he favors expensive sewers and large, dense developments like Waterfield in Fauquier County. On education, he backs charter schools and vouchers for funding religious and private schools with taxpayer dollars. On a woman’s choice, he has a 100%
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