Oct. 23 I had the great honor speaking with Tania Wildbill. I called expecting a campaign volunteer to answer the phone. With an outgoing, upbeat voice Tania answered the phone. Immediately we hit it off as if we have been friends for years. An impromptu interview I continued to ask questions about her vision.

Her vision is for us. To make Eastern Oregon an incredible place to live and thrive. With all communities involved, Tania enthusiastically wants to help everyone. Tania’s incredible platform is evolving because her priorities for the people were explained properly and precisely. Her excitement is openly welcoming. Compared to business as usual where the candidates eat off the plate of the ordinary, Tania truly understands the people and their needs. Her background shows off her tenacity to get the job done. Tania has done incredible work all over these United states.

I respect Tania’s decision to go nonaffiliated. Compared to Todd Nash, who is running as a “Republican Democrat.” Might as well say democratic socialism. Confusing and meaningless, I can’t even get in contact with him to comment. His webpage only shows email contact. Sometimes I personally need to hear your voice and your thoughts to make a decision. If there isn’t a direct line to Todd to talk for a couple minutes or at least leave a message on the phone, you can get back at your earliest convenience. The only thing I saw was donate, volunteer, endorse, not much room for the people. Just an observation, I could be wrong.

I believe in Tania’s mission. I believe her heart is in the right place. We agree on virtually all issues important to Oregonians. What I appreciate is her willingness to listen and talk for a better resolution. She will definitely be breaking records in how she accomplished her way to the Senate — respectfully and legally. Thank you, Tania Wildbill, for your time. The future is promising with you in the lead.

James Shaffer

Hermiston

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