So Essie Hicks decided to drop out of the race for state representative, then went on to whine about how tough it is for a woman to run in this political climate.

I ask her, do the names of Cantwell, DelBene and Murray ring any bells? She stated that women are criticized for things that men are not. What world is she living in?

In this state if you are a liberal, I would say you have a very good chance to get elected whether you’re a man or woman.

Fred Caponigro

Issaquah