What we don’t have is a congressional representative (Morgan Griffith) who is willing to work to make sure that the federal government is a partner in the efforts to improve our economy and our communities. Really, I can’t think of even one thing that he has done for Southwest Virginia. And when has he held a public meeting to listen to the concerns of his constituents? When I think of Griffith’s service to the 9th I’m reminded of the great children’s book “Where’s Waldo.” The only difference: if you look hard enough on each page, you can actually find Waldo.

Anthony Flaccavento, on the other hand, has been living AND working in the 9th District for over 30 years. While he was working on his farm he found time to help other farmers find markets for their crops, help start farmers markets around the region, and help families in the coal fields buy their own homes when they were threatened with losing them. He didn’t do any of this by himself but with other people who cared about their community. Anthony has shown that he is willing to work 16-hour days for the communities of Southwest Virginia. He is holding 100 town halls across the district to hear our concerns. Anthony needs our support, and we need him. This November, let’s elect a representative who will listen to and work for all of us.