ELECTIONS 2012: The case against Brooks for Congress
by Christine Carrie Fien and Jeremy Moule @jfmoule
Congressional candidate Maggie Brooks almost never refers to the "people" of Monroe County; they are "taxpayers," even when the context seems to demand another noun. The subtle bit of messaging aligns with Brooks' signature and much-touted accomplishment as county executive: freezing the…
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