Rick Barber: Why This Former Opponent Supports Martha Roby

Since losing the Republican Primary to Martha Roby, I am often asked why I support her candidacy as strongly as I do.  People say, “After all, didn’t you run against her because you didn’t think she was a strong enough candidate?”

To be clear: My goal was, and is, to defeat Congressman Bobby Bright!  I personally witnessed Congressman Bright’s blatant avoidance of his constituents during the August recess of 2009, his serial vacillation on issues, his strategic pandering, and overall lack of convictions. Bobby Bright is an opportunistic fence walker, seeking only to save his seat while preserving the status of the Democrats in Washington.

Martha Roby has the fire and commitment requisite to be a steadfast voice for Alabama in Washington DC, and she continues to educate the constituents of District 2 about the nation’s problems and what is needed to address them!

Sure, I may not agree with a detail or two of her positions. However, this election can’t be about perfection.  It must be about direction!  We must elect leaders that study our past, compare it to our present, and make decisions that will secure our future. 

Do you want larger and larger government that drives costs higher forever in a vain attempt to please and care for every being on the planet? Or do you want limited government that drives opportunity for all Americans, reduces costs through private-sector productivity, and expands liberty forever?  I believe Martha embraces the latter.  I’m convinced Congressman Bright does not.  

I have asked all of my supporters to vote for Martha Roby on November 2nd and I hope that you will join us as well.

God bless!

Rick Barber
Montgomery, AL
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