Lazy, at Best

Dear Editor,
    After anxiously reading the editorial board’s recommendations for county, state, and national elections [“Chronicle Endorsements,” News, Feb. 16], I was disturbed to discover that before making an endorsement for Rick Kennedy for CD 17, not all candidates were bothered to even be interviewed to best judge the potential of all candidates. Additionally, I found your chosen reference to Dale Mantey as simply a “graduate student” insulting – at best. Does anyone on your staff understand the skills necessary to pursue a doctorate in epidemiology? Did your staff bother to even research Dale’s actual career experience, including working with the Texas Legislature and community coalitions to create change? How is a software engineer more qualified for this leadership position than someone with real experience reviewing hard data in order to choose policies that are based on sound scientific principles, and not ideology?
    The people of Central Texas are looking for real change, and that change will come from Dale Mantey, who has more actual “sufficient professional experience and potential resources to mount a practical November campaign.” I am disappointed that your newspaper did not even try to independently examine all candidates equitably. You should feel ashamed; I know I do.