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09/15/2005: "Larsen Weighs In On BOCC Primary Race"

(Myhr & Stephens At A Recent FH Debate)

Brooke N. Davis, Campaign Director for Congressman Larsen. has announced that Congressman Rick Larsen has formally endorsed Democrat Jamie Stephens for District 3 San Juan County Commissioner. "Jamie Stephens would be a great new progressive voice on the San Juan County Commission and has my full support," Congressman Larsen said.

The Island Guardian made a number of calls to Larsen office numbers (and to cell phones of staff members) at Larsen's office, but was unable to talk to Larsen, however in a recent phone conversation with staff member Davis, the staffer said the determination to come out for Stephens was the result of Stephens simply asking Larsen to support him, and the fact that the SJC Democratic Central Committee had endorsed him. Upon questioning, the staffer said they did not know Stephens Democratic opponent in the primary, but if Stephens does not win the primary, Larsen will then support whoever does win.


Bob Myhr told the Guardian that: "Congressman Larsen did not interview me, nor did anyone from his office, nor has anyone from his office contacted me. It appears this arrangement was made by former Commissioner Miller prior to her departure and/or representatives of the Democratic Central Committee who may have attended a meeting with Congressman Larsen in Mount Vernon this past weekend. I believe that the voters of San Juan County will make their choice in the primary based on the records of the candidates within the County and will disregard attempts to influence the race from outside."