Editor:
I hope everyone remembers to vote on Aug. 19th. When my husband, Mark Gordon, announced in January for the U.S. House seat, it seemed like election would never arrive.
Since then he and I have been on a wonderful Wyoming whirlwind! I have been to Lincoln Day dinners all over the state, which have energized the GOP voters and brought in money for the party. One of my favorite auction items that I won is the University of Wyoming's Women's NIT autographed banner that Pete Simpson brought to the Lovell event.
I attended the UW Foundation Dinner where I sat with the Legerskis from Lander who fired intelligent probing, questions about Mark. I hope they were satisfied with the answers they received. I have traveled to Evanston for the Renewal Ball, a wonderful annual event that has helped invigorate the downtown area and restore the historical depot area.
I attended the GOP Convention in Rock Springs where I met Pat and Jerry Swan. Jerry is still talking to me even though I stuck my size-nine feet in my mouth! I went to Etna to attend the Third Biannual Ronald Regan Cocktail Party at Marti and Stan Halverson's.
That community was able to house all of the candidates' families! Recently, I have been to Cheyenne Frontier Days for the kickoff luncheon where I heard the Star Spangled Banner played by a violin for the first time. It was so beautiful. I was very moved!
I marched in several parades with my children, Aaron, Spencer, Bea and Anne, with the Deke Latham being the most recent. Everyone came out and Mark saw many of his old friends like Raymond and Bertie Tolman.
I sat in on one of Mark's radio interviews, Talk of Cheyenne with Jill Cumer, who even got me on the air about Second Amendment rights, a subject I am very passionate about. We even made an appointment with a gentleman from Wheatland, Glen Weber who called in to the program. He and his son Gary met us at Vimbos and Glen even bought breakfast.
Isn't Wyoming wonderful? When Mark asked me about running for this position I told him two things: I want to run a clean and positive campaign first and foremost and I want to have fun. The clean campaign was something we have done, but the having fun part has been due to the great people of Wyoming. Thank you so much for welcoming us into your communities! With warmest regard,
JENNIE GORDON, Buffalo
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Toby wrote on Aug 3, 2008 4:32 PM:
There are certainly a lot of "I"s in your letter. Shouldn't they have been "we"s? Your letter is all about you, you, you. Isn't your husband the candidate?? You sound as self-centered as he is! Must run in the family . . . "
Jim wrote on Aug 4, 2008 11:28 AM:
James wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:14 PM:
I enjoyed your letter and the comments you made about your travels around the state. It is a great state with good people and its a wonderful place to live.
Please ignore the comments from Toby, he probably didn't have an opportunity to how to behave in polite company. It is a bit of an embarrassment for Wyoming, but then again, perhaps he's from out of state. "
Frank wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM:
I am happy you have been able to meet all of the great people around Wyoming. I will agree with Jim and James and say that someone must have not loved Toby when he was a little kid. Good luck to Mark and yourself in the primary.
Sincerely,
Frank "
Connie wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM:
Thank you for taking the time to attend so many activities all over the state. I saw you 3 times this summer in my travels. (Sheridan, Buffalo, and Cheyenne)
You were warm and gracious, as was your husband. I am extremely impressed with his candor, grasp of Wyoming and national politics, and his quick wit.
I am not aware that other candidates and their spouses spent so many months traveling all over Wyoming meeting people. The fact that Mark Gordon was all over the state listening to people made quite an impression on me and my friends. It was refreshing to see you and your children participating in the campaign.
It's good to know you are down to earth folks with a genuine interest in keeping Wyoming a great state in which to live.
Please do not pay attention to comments like Toby's. Sour grapes, who knows why. Maybe he hasn't had the opportunity to learn good manners. "
gravediggingad wrote on Aug 6, 2008 9:01 AM:
Frank wrote on Aug 6, 2008 7:42 PM:
You may feel as though the ad is negative. You are completely wrong! It is about time someone questions Cynthia's past. You are no better than toby. Why would you take shots at Mrs. Gordon, whom I have met. She is probably one of the most sincere and wonderful persons that you will ever meet. People should not overlook her past!
sincerely,
Frank "
Connie wrote on Aug 9, 2008 6:07 PM:
grave digging? Are you serious? it is a little girl in a sandbox. you are really stretching it to get grave digging out of that. Lummis has dug us into a hole. this is called a comparison. People like you care me. "
Tierra wrote on Aug 9, 2008 6:10 PM:
Republican wrote on Aug 9, 2008 9:02 PM:
I agree with gravedigging - the intent of this ad is to say that Cynthia has dug her own grave. And the use of a child to portray Cynthia is in fact demeaning to her.
Other people have told me that they've seen the ad and they just thought it was absolutely stupid. I thought Cynthia's response ad that points out all of Mark Gordon's liberal campaign contributions to Democrats and the Sierra Club is great. "
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