Letters to the Editor: Allen eschews conservative roots

Allen eschews conservative roots WIS. ST JRNL 5/12/06 When I read that Ray Allen had decided to run for Madison mayor, I was delighted and thought I would make a contribution in time and money to his campaign. Then I heard the audio excerpts of his press conference where he trashed the president, his foreign policy and domestic policies. He also said he was a pro-choice "mainstream" Madisonian politically. I agree. He is another left wing Democrat, and therefore is mainstream in Madison. He claims he is no longer a Republican, and the State Journal confirmed that in the "Setting it Straight" section. Is that why he is now running as a Progressive Dane-light, an inch to the right of Mayor Dave Cieslewicz? Conservatives, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians and conservative Democrats in this city from whom you want to distance yourself got the message. We won't be working, contributing or voting for you. -- Bill Richardson, Madison