Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Bowles For US Senate
The race between Erskine Bowles and Richard Burr features two serious candidates that deserve consideration. Until recently, these two waged a reasonably civil campaign, although it has turned ugly over the past few weeks.
My support for Bowles is based on his distinguished service as head of the Small Business Administration and as chief of staff to president Clinton. As head of the SBA, Bowles dramatically improved the ineffective SBA by streamlining the loan application process. As chief of staff, Bowles showed a deft ability to work with politicians of all persuasions, and he helped broker budgets that produced surpluses.
To his credit, Bowles also spoke publicly of his disappointment in Clinton while still his chief of staff. That candor and his record earn Erskine Bowles my vote.
My support for Bowles is based on his distinguished service as head of the Small Business Administration and as chief of staff to president Clinton. As head of the SBA, Bowles dramatically improved the ineffective SBA by streamlining the loan application process. As chief of staff, Bowles showed a deft ability to work with politicians of all persuasions, and he helped broker budgets that produced surpluses.
To his credit, Bowles also spoke publicly of his disappointment in Clinton while still his chief of staff. That candor and his record earn Erskine Bowles my vote.
