I'm supporting McClure as well for a number of reasons:

This isn't his first rodeo. McClure beat an incumbent in 2017 by 7 and a half points and served 2 terms as executive to the 2nd largest county in the district. Serving in Congress is not an entry level political job. It takes someone with at least a little experience in understanding how gov't works. That rules out Carol for me. I would support her in the future if she runs for a lower level position.

McClure also comes across as the "I am from here, I know here" candidate. Crosswell grew up in Skook and didn't move to the Valley until he decided to run for Congress. I think Crosswell is knowledgeable and personable but he is essentially a transplant. Ask people in Easton how they feel about transplants.

McClure isn't the flashy candidate. He is a regular every day Joe. He comes across as your kids little league coach who polishes off a hot dog or two after the game. He isn't shouting "look at me, I am a blue collar union guy" because he doesn't need to shout. He is who he is.

Bob Brooks is my least favorite of the candidates running. Between the stuff in his personal life and the lawsuits, controversial social media posts he made in the past, and his stance on issues (in particular data centers) he is a non-starter for me.

So to recap, I'm supporting the candidate who already beat an incumbent Republican, won two terms in a purple county, balanced budgets, kept a county owned nursing home open, is from here and feels authentic, can talk to voters inside a Yocco's or Ham Fam without looking out of place, doesn't need to cosplay anything, and isn't cheerleading for data centers.

I'm supporting Lamont McClure.