Bruce Sassmann

My third column "On the Campaign Trail" is in this weeks paper.

On the Campaign Trail
(No. 3, July 4th)
 The expense of a campaign, even for a seat in the House of Representatives, is no small piece of change.    The race for the 62nd seat might even be more expense than most.   It is the most contested race in the state of Missouri.   There are seven republicans and two democrats campaigning for the same position.   Collectively, we will spend way too much money.   It seems like such a waste when there are so many other worthy causes.   Combine all of the political campaigns across the nation and I’m sure the figure would be staggering.
In my campaign there will be the cost for signs, cards, direct mail, newspaper ads, … I’m not sure where it will stop.
My wife and I talked about the expense of the campaign.   Jan compared it to a nice wedding.   There’s lots of preparation, plenty of stress, an expensive price tag, one day of extreme emotion, and then when it’s all over … you never know how long the marriage will last.
My name is Bruce Sassmann, I am prepared to make the commitment and the sacrifice.   It is my purpose to work for the common good of all men.