Be like Sean
If former Republican state Rep. Jeanne Ives has any hope of defeating freshman Democratic 6th District congressman Sean Casten, she needs to master the art of intelligent fibbing about Casten's record.
She offered up this whopper that every informed 6th District voter knows is untrue: Casten only addresses friendly voters at "invite-only" town halls.
Casten vaulted out of the starting gate last January, meeting more unscreened voters in his first month than his absentee predecessor Peter Roskam met with in his 12 years.
Not only did Casten meet with all who attended, he displayed his intelligent views of governance without apology but with a willingness to engage in spirited discussion that impressed supporter and opponent alike.
No one walked away thinking Casten was a prevaricator interested solely to pandering to his base. He represented everyone calling the 6th District home.
On second thought, Ives should not try to master the fine art of fibbing. She should just "Be Like Sean" and tell the truth.
Walt Zlotow
Glen Ellyn