Why We Vote
The Register Star has brought together a group of people from all over the Rock River Valley to serve on our Election 2008 Voters’ Panel. These men and women are Republicans, Democrats, Independents and Green party members. Some are high school students. Some are retired. And some fall in between those two age groups. They all share this: The upcoming election is important and voters do have voices. They’ll share them in this blog.

Archive for March 28th, 2008

Jeff Rushing

3 comments March 28th, 2008

Although I never knew Jeff before our panel had it’s first meeting, I came to respect his passion for his political beliefs. As anyone who has read this blog knows, Jeff and I had some spirited debates that were just that, debates. We spoke to the issues, each of us projecting our own beliefs. But our debates were never demeaning nor were they personal. I will miss those opportunities we would have had to debate the issues as they unfold in this presidential campaign. But this is not about politics.  It’s about Jeff’s passion for his country. His ability to clearly present his views and never wavering in his defense of them. In the short time I knew Jeff, I came to realize that this community, this state, this country needs more people like Jeff.

To Jeff’s family and friends, my condolenses.