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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My name is one you will find on Shirley Ringo's
list of campaign doners. I also work as a volunteer in her campaigns for
the Idaho Legislature. I do so for many reasons, but I will mention three
that are important to me:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>1. No member of the Idaho legislature is more
aware of the needs of Idaho Public Schools, the students who attend them, and
the people who work in them than is Shirley. She has stood steadfast
in opposition to attempts to erode the financial base of public education
through vouchers and other tax giveaways. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>2. As a retired member of the Idaho Education
Association, I have appreciated Shirley's strong support for the idea that
people in the workforce have a right to unionize, bargain collectively, and be
guaranteed due process in workplace disputes. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>3. Shirley's dedication to the students of
this state is evident through her concern over testing mandates
which may harm more than help students, legislative
attempts which would deprive students of equal access to a good
education, and her work as an ombudsman for those Idaho citizens who are
disabled, living in poverty, or need assistance in their efforts to access
programs which could benefit them. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>She has been my good friend for many years.
She is probably the most ethical person I know. I am proud to support
her. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sue Hovey</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=ringoshirl@moscow.com href="mailto:ringoshirl@moscow.com">Shirley
Ringo</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=vision2020@moscow.com
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 16, 2007 10:38
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] campaign
contributions</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Visionaries:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Since Donovan’s remarks challenge my political
integrity, I’ll respond briefly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I have consistently supported campaign finance reform,
but the majority of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> legislators have not embraced
it.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">One of my regular supporters is the Idaho Education
Association, of which I am a member. Their endorsement process involves
completion of a survey involving issues important to them, and an
interview. Typically, I receive the maximum donation from them which is
$1000 in the primary and $1000 in the general election.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A handful of teachers sometimes contribute also.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">My actions and votes absolutely are not determined by
donations to my campaign. Probably those who donate to me most
generously are favorably impressed by my voting record. My votes are not
for sale – anybody whose legislative action is determined by campaign
contributions should resign.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Yes, Donovan, there are times when I disagree with the
MSD. On such occasions, I work for change. (I don’t sue
them.)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">If anybody needs information on how to find the record
of donors for any <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Idaho</st1:State></st1:place> candidate, let me
know.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Shirley Ringo <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></DIV><BR>
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