As parents, we have always wanted the best for our children. So when our daughter, Kelly, who we raised on our farm in the Winthrop/Independence area, married a young man named Ben Lange from nearby Quasqueton, we felt blessed.

Ben’s small town values of honesty, family and personal responsibility permeate his being. Ben and Kelly now have three little girls under the age of 6. We know Ben is running for Congress (1st District) for the right reasons — to protect his daughters and our grandchildren from the mountain of debt politicians are piling on future generations.

We are deeply concerned about the type of country politicians are leaving to our grandchildren. We simply do not trust the current politicians to fix the current fiscal mess, which is why we need new leaders.

We know Ben’s motivations. He has the courage to make tough decisions in a thoughtful and responsible way that protects the most vulnerable among us. That is why we are proud to stand with our son-in-law as he seeks to become our next U.S. congressman.

Bill and Kay Dolan

Independence