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The Goldendale Sentinel published this story about George on June 26th. We wanted to share it with you.

Fourth Congressional District candidate George Fearing made an appearance in Goldendale Friday.

The candidate, who spoke at a Klickitat County Democrats meeting, listed living wage jobs and scenic area protection as among his top priorities.

“Klickitat County needs more jobs and I would like to see some companies come here to develop alternative sources of energy such as wind power,” said the Democratic candidate.

“If we don’t do something soon, that aluminum plant is going to be torn down and used for parts.”

The Tri-Cities-area attorney, who cited listening as one of his political strengths, likened the legislative process to practicing law.

“A Congressman is like a lawyer,” he said. “You represent people and you put aside your own interests.”

Other issues the candidate touched on included public financing in campaigns, cleaning up the Hanford nuclear site, and changing current war policies.

“When I say I’m a pro-life Democrat, I mean I do not support 4,000 lives being lost in Iraq,” he said.

“I’m a pro-life Democrat who believes we need to care for our GIs when they come home.

The candidate is running against Republican incumbent Congressman Doc Hastings.

Although the Kennewick man said he firmly believes in the harmful effects global warming and runs a Democratic platform, he is not the typical liberal.

For example, the son of a Christian minister is a staunch advocate of Second Amendment gun ownership rights and said he wants to bridge party barriers.

“I’m here for Republicans and Democrats, I’m here for rich and poor, and I will listen to everyone.”

The congressional hopeful was joined at the Democratic meeting by other candidates Jerry Gaines, running for District Three County Commissioner, and District 15 State Representative candidates John Gotts and Tao Berman.

Issues on those candidate’s platforms included job creation, accessible healthcare, recycling, education, and ending the war. They also talked about bringing local services to the community.

“We don’t have enough senior citizen facilities,” said Gaines, who is from Bickleton. “We don’t have enough after school activities for the kids.”

“I like Klickitat County and I want to make a difference. I want to make it the best county around.”