Make your vote count

I hope everyone is gearing up for election day this Novemeber. Over the next few weeks, I plan to introduce you to candidates I feel will best fill their respective positions.

Today, I'll talk about Mac Campbell, the democratic candidate for Arkansas State Treasurer. I met Campbell the other day when he came by the newspaper office for an interview. He seems like a genuine guy who is sincerely interested in preserving the integrity of Arkansas' money.

For one, he didn't have that phony, cheesy smirk that most politicians flash when they want votes. And his hand didn't leave that greasy film that most politicians seem to excrete.

I was particularly impressed with the fact that he wants to enroll all children in the college savings program known as the 529. It allows tax deferred savings and is a great program. Unfortunately, many people don't even know it exists. Campbell hopes to change that.

Also, he has worked closely with finances while serving under Sen. Blanche Lincoln. He knows the in's and out's of politics and how money works. Visit his Web site for more information.