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Beggs smear repulsive

Breean Beggs is honorable and should be respected, not maligned. I am appalled by the misleading news and repulsive misdirection created by the Spokane County Republican Party right before the election. If this issue was so concerning to them, why didn’t they say something long before now? Because it’s dirty politics at its best and should be recognized as such.

The real story is of Mr. Beggs defending a small-business owner who faced serious consequences at the hands of an overzealous prosecutor, who was later punished for his actions.

He defended the Constitution and the rights of innocent victims, which is in standing with what I know of Mr. Beggs’ lifelong desire to defendant ordinary citizens from being wrongfully harmed.

If you have ever spoken with Mr. Beggs directly, for any length of time, you would know that he is genuinely concerned about people who need help. He is kind and he takes the time to research the problems that face our city and its citizens.

Please don’t let your vote be swayed by people who would stoop this low. What does this say about them?

Andrea Flanigan

Spokane

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