"Being his own man": Stockton Record editorial praises Congressman McNerney

Add the Stockton Record to the list of San Joaquin County newspapers that did not endorse Congressman Jerry McNerney in 2006 but now recognize that Jerry is keeping his promise to be a different kind of Congressman for the people of the 11th Congressional District.

A few months ago, the Lodi News-Sentinel wrote that Jerry McNerney had "proven us wrong" praising McNerney for being open, transparent and accessible to constituents in Lodi and surrounding areas.

Now, the Stockton Record editorial board is recognizing that Jerry McNerney is committed to being a public servant more than a politician:

"McNerney... is working to convince Valley residents he’s their man in the nation’s capital. Even Republicans who don’t like his politics have to admit he’s a quick study, engaging personality and a determined representative."

This praise for Congressman McNerney is just one highlight from the Record's editorial today highlighting McNerney's well-received effort to improve the lives of people residing in the 11th Congressional District:

Seven months into his first term in the U.S. House of representatives, the Democrat from Pleasanton also has become an enthusiastic advocate of the potential of Stockton and San Joaquin County.

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McNerney is enthusiastic about the widespread Valley-Bay Area district’s economic potential, rich agricultural base and location as a California transportation crossroad.

The Record also recognizes Congressman McNerney for his unique and refreshing approach to representing his district:

Without experience in elected office, McNerney went to Congress determined to be different, transparent, honest and accountable.

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He’s pursued an interesting, unique agenda: part science, math and alternative energy and part anti-Iraq war and noticeably pro-veteran coupled with a desire to help 11th District residents directly.

You can read the rest of the Stockton Record's editorial here.

Comments

[Brian Leubitz]

Thanks Jerry! We needed to hear that you were still committed to ending this war, not on some nebulous future, but on a specific date. Let's get that date pinned down!