Editor:

This is especially for those people who "vote for the person and not for the party." This is the year for you. There are clear choices for all of Wyoming's representatives in Washington: For U.S. representative, we have Gary Trauner, and for U.S. senators, Nick Carter and Chris Rothfuss.

I would like to put in a word for Chris Rothfuss, who is probably the least known around the state, but equal to the high quality of the other candidates.

He has had actual experience as a diplomat working for the U.S. Department of State in the office of Space and Advanced Technology, has a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and has held other national and international positions.

He is an engineer with international oilfield experience, has two Master of Science degrees and a Ph.D. in the field of chemical engineering and physics. He has also taught diplomacy and negotiations at the University of Wyoming.

He has thought through the major issues facing us and is ready to put useful ideas into play the minute he takes his seat in the Senate. Check him and his position statements out on his campaign Web site.

Ten years ago the U.S. had a growing economy, a surplus in the budget, and was the respected diplomatic leader of the world. Take a look at where we are now. It is obvious that we need a drastic change in direction from the past eight years and the way to get that is to put new, qualified, people in Washington, D.C.

Our voice will be heard and heeded in Washington, D.C., with Wyoming's dream team of Gary Trauner, Chris Rothfuss and Nick Carter.

ANN HINCKLEY, Powell