Linda McCulloch wants to be Secretary of State. 

 

But, is she the right candidate?

 

 

The woman who led our schools to an "F" grade wants to run our elections.

The Office of Public Instruction oversees teachers licensing, but, according to an Associated Press report, when a national non-partisan organization gave Montana mostly failing grades for teacher evaluations and licensing, McCulloch stated that it's findings did not concern her.  Apparently when someone identifies a problem, Linda McCulloch just doesn't want to hear it.

-- Montana Standard, p. A1, June 27, 2007 (Click here)

While incumbent Secretary of State Brad Johnson brings real experience from the real world, Linda McCulloch offers only experience on the public payroll.

Managing business licensing and filings is an important aspect of the Secretary of State's office.  Incumbent Secretary of State Brad Johnson brings experience both from the private sector and the public sector.  According to her biography on the Office of Public Instruction website, Linda McCulloch has been on the public payroll her entire career.  Who do you think is more qualified to continue to expand and streamline the Secretary of State's business services?

-- http://www.opi.mt.gov/Superintendent/LmBio.html

While Brad Johnson oversaw a giant increase in voter turnout, Linda McCulloch oversaw an increase in high school dropouts.

The 2006 elections saw unprecedented voter turnout in Montana, significantly higher than prior off-year elections in the past.  At the same time, Montana saw an increase in high school dropouts.  Who do you think will do the best job of keeping voters, especially new voters, involved in their government and voting?

-- http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Voter_Turnout.asp  (comparing off-year elections)
-- Billings Gazette, p. C1, April 16, 2007-08-01 (Click here)

 

Do Montanans want failing-grade elections? 

Do Montanans want zero business experience in the very office responsible for filing business information? 

Do Montanans want a record of driving out potential participants?

 

We answer no, and we believe Montana will answer the same way.

 


Paid for by the Montana Republican State Central Committee. 
PO Box 935, Helena, MT 59601. 
Shirley Warehime, Treasurer.