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January 17, 2014 - "Delaware State University Professor of History and Political Science Steve Newton announced his candidacy for Representative of the 22nd District earlier this month. The seat, which covers the Pike Creek Valley, is currently held by Republican Joseph Miro.
"Newton, who is running as a Libertarian, says he chose to run to bring a stronger legislative focus to public service. He says the legislature currently spends on corporate welfare while cutting civil services.
"Delaware does not currently have any elected Libertarian legislators, but Newton says that he’s more comfortable running under that banner than as a Democrat .
"'I have railed against the insurance commissioner. I have disagreed severely with Governor Markell on a lot of his education policies,' said Newton. 'I said, to be perfectly honest, can I legitimately align myself with a party that I criticize so heavily?'"
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January 17, 2014 - "Delaware State University Professor of History and Political Science Steve Newton announced his candidacy for Representative of the 22nd District earlier this month. The seat, which covers the Pike Creek Valley, is currently held by Republican Joseph Miro.
"Newton, who is running as a Libertarian, says he chose to run to bring a stronger legislative focus to public service. He says the legislature currently spends on corporate welfare while cutting civil services.
"Delaware does not currently have any elected Libertarian legislators, but Newton says that he’s more comfortable running under that banner than as a Democrat .
"'I have railed against the insurance commissioner. I have disagreed severely with Governor Markell on a lot of his education policies,' said Newton. 'I said, to be perfectly honest, can I legitimately align myself with a party that I criticize so heavily?'"
Read more: http://www.wdde.org/55687-libertarian-challenger-delaware-22nd-house-district
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