Mulvaney has what it takes to become Spratt’s successor

This is a letter to the editor that ran in The Item today.

I had the opportunity of listening to Mr. Spratt’s successor, and I must say this man has what it will take to replace this congressman. State Sen. Mick Mulvaney spoke from the heart as to what he could see down the road in our great nation. It is my opinion, he could see he light at the end of the tunnel, which in my opinion is an oncoming freight train.

I would like to echo the words of what Mr. Gore had to say this past week as it pertains to what Mr. Spratt has done. I would also like to inform his constituents, that one man isn’t that important as to keep Shaw Air Force Base open. If Mr Spratt is that important, then he should have considered closing McEntire Air National Guard, thereby saving the state and federal government millions of dollars. No, the BRAC Base Realignment and Closure commission decided this. So, now we have McEntire moving into Shaw which will now save millions of dollars.

Editor, you may remember when I conducted a one-man picket outside Spratt’s office in 2001. This man wouldn’t support issues pertinent to the veterans and retired military veterans. Oh, I can guarantee you Mr. Spratt will come on board and claim my display was uncalled for and he did support us. Well, all I can say is I can read and often read what the Library of Congress puts out.

Editor, Mr. Spratt is not the only career politician who needs to be replaced, there are many more just like him. The tea parties are doing a fine job at identifying these. I am certain when Mr. Mulvaney is voted in and takes the oath of office he will do just what he claimed. Additionally, I plan to be at his swearing in ceremony.

ART MORIN
Summerton