The Capital Times (Madison, WI), December 6th, 2000
Yes, Virginia, there really is a liberal Republican.
The party of Lincoln has strayed far from its traditional moorings, but here in Madison we are blessed with the knowledge that there are indeed Republicans who care about the poor, who support women's rights and who place the public good ahead of service to special interests.
We know this because, for decades, the face of liberal Republicanism in Madison has been that of Betty Smith -- whose 82nd birthday will be recognized Thursday night with a benefit to raise funds for the Wisconsin Community Fund and the Verna Hill Memorial Fund. (Fo...
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