Cincinnati paper endorses Hackett, Democrat, for 2nd District Congressional Race

from The Cincinnati Post, "Breath of fresh air":

In terms of their ideology and their approach to issues, Schmidt and Hackett present sharp differences.

Schmidt, from what we can discern, would likely be a dependable vote for the Bush administration, particularly its foreign policy and Iraq.

Hackett, in our view, is a gust of fresh air. If we had to put a label on him, it would be Libertarian Democrat. He doesn't seem to have much use for the orthodoxy, or the partisanship, of either party. He doesn't want government telling him what guns he can own, nor does he want it interfering in family or medical decisions or taking away civil liberties in the name of fighting terror.

If elected, he notes, he would be the only member of Congress with direct military experience in Iraq. He wants us to finish the job in Iraq and get out quickly, and he wants the United States to stop holding hands with Pakistan and to get serious about tracking down those responsible for 9-11.

We like Hackett's candor, are impressed with the freshness of his ideas and believe him to be action-oriented. We endorse Hackett for the 2nd District seat.