To the editor:
When I think of Bubba Sorensen, the word that comes to mind is “commitment.” Bubba shows his commitment to our veterans by paying tribute to their efforts on our behalf through the painting of his Freedom Rocks. All of the Freedom Rocks are tastefully painted and have inspired a renewed sense of patriotism in the state of Iowa.
While he’s painting these rocks, he’s also talking and listening to thousands of people around the state as they share their concerns about veterans issues, physical and mental health care, taxes, the constitution — you name it. Bubba listens and cares.
Bubba is committed to his small business and to his community. Several years ago, things weren’t going too well for his business in Greenfield. It would have been more convenient and better financially for him to move his business and his family to Des Moines, but he chose to stay here in Adair County where his roots are deep and his commitment is strong. Why, he even built a new house here a couple of years ago.
Bubba was born a Republican, raised a Republican and when he went to college, he didn’t throw away the conservative values he’d learned from his parents and grandparents. He held on to those conservative values and is teaching and modeling those same values to his kids — hoping and praying that someday they’ll grow up into fine conservative members of this country just like he did.
I’m confident that when Bubba gets elected to the legislature, representing House District 20, he’ll stay the same conservative man he’s always been. Fame has not changed him thus far. I don’t think the Iowa State House will either.
Some folks say, “He’s young and inexperienced.” I say, “So what? He’s smart, and he’s a quick learner. He’s young, filled with energy and is committed to being the best representative we’ve ever had.”
The Iowa Farm Bureau even named him a Friend of Agriculture. That’s quite an honor for a first-time candidate. You’ve got to have real talent and potential to earn that distinction, and Bubba certainly has it.
So I would like to ask you to commit to joining me in voting for Bubba Sorensen for Iowa State Representative from House District 20. He is committed to us, and I think we should be committed to him as well.
Brian Rohrig
Orient
I commend any citizens getting involved and supporting their candidate. I really feel it is important to note that Mr. Rohrig’s daughter-in-law is also Ray Sorensen’s sister, which should have been disclosed but was not. I know both candidates and differ with the evaluation rendered in the letter. I like a farmer who actually farms, is experienced on the issues and will not be a professional politician –Go, Warren Varley!