It is a privilege to see intelligent young people getting involved in politics, when the temptation must be great to run like hell from the stinking mess! Here’s a recent submission to the Nevada papers by Ryan Costella:
Dear eventual Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate:
It doesn’t take a Nobel Prize winner to certify that Harry Reid is in hot water. Just ask around. Folks are eager for new leadership and a new vision for our state: the opportunity is ripe for you to take the helm.
But it won’t come easy. Voters are going to need a lot more than the mantra, “Anyone but Harry” to oust the Majority Leader and make an investment in you as a brand new public servant taking a seat at the back of 100. So my question to you is, after beating Harry Reid, then what?
What is your vision for Nevada’s future, what do you hope to accomplish, and how you plan to get there?
We hope to hear your ideas on promoting economic growth in our state and attracting businesses to our region to create quality, lasting jobs. We hope you can share your plans for ensuring that our children receive an education rooted in excellence that enables them to compete and win in a global economy, whether they go to college or not. We hope you will articulate your vision for Nevada’s role in developing renewable energy and using the revenue for the betterment of our state. We hope you have ideas on cutting wasteful spending in Washington while ensuring fiscal responsibility, so we can stop burdening future generations with huge amounts of debt. We hope you can state your ideas for protecting our troops and their families both on the battlefield and after they finally return home.
Your opponent will raise more money, run more media spots, and outspend you at every juncture – seeking to “vaporize” your chances. But Nevada voters won’t be bought.
What you ultimately lack in resources can be made up in that good old fashioned renewable resource we call sweat. Invest in some good walking shoes, knock on our doors, walk through our neighborhoods, and talk to us in person about Nevada’s future. You can earn our support and win this race if you’re willing to get your hands dirty and work for it.
RYAN COSTELLA
775-750-2760
rdcostella@gmail.com