To be fair to Colleen McAleer, it is not clear that she has requested the help of the local GOP and she has shown a great deal of independence from the "good old boys" club that has at times held back Clallam County's economic progress. Maybe the regular GOP commenters can help clear up this question for us. Did Colleen ask for their help?. It is interesting how Mr. Hall seems to continue his strictly partisan view of politics with his comments. One candidate is open to whatever works for the Port (which may work for the community or not) but the other is portrayed as close minded and has no fresh ideas (except that recreational boating is a vital part of Port Townsend's economy). I am sure that independent-minded PDN readers can decide for themselves which is the better candidate, without the connoisseurs of all things GOP telling us what we should think.