As I write these words, I do so with a heavy heart. I must have hope and believe in a society that will reverse the course of identity politics. If we continue down the path of blame and indignation and do not find common ground, we will never move forward.
I do have hope, and I believe our country can and will overcome this low point in our history. I had the opportunity to meet and get to know Chase Wilhelm over the past several months. Although I have long considered myself a conservative and Republican, Chase has given me hope that we can work together.
I believe Chase is willing to work with those eager to find common ground regardless of party affiliation. Chase is a man of integrity, knowledge and substance, and he has the work and life history to prove it. It is for these reasons, my desire for our communities to unite and not divide and so many more that my family and I are voting for Chase Wilhelm for state representative of the 95th District. He chooses people over the politics and will represent all his constituents of the 95th regardless of their party.
Wayne Spicer
Carlinville, IL