SONIA Smith's campaign is being handicapped by the conservative image of the National Party in the electorate.
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If elected, there is an opportunity for her to work for change in this party, which has traditionally stood up for the interests of country people.
In recent years, the Nationals have become too close the Liberals, whose policies are over influenced by the interests of big metropolitan business including land speculators.
The Labor Party is over influenced by the trade unions and the Greens by urban based, flat dwelling greenies.
Sonia is committed to both local people and their interests, and to wider issues including the environment and human rights, and deserves readers support.