Jackie harling biography

In politics, as in life, there are times when first impressions don’t tell the whole story.

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Jackie Harling is a perfect example of that. Two years ago, when she entered the political arena by running for state representative, I was firmly on the opposing side. As a staunch supporter of Mike Cameron, I didn’t think twice about her candidacy beyond the usual calculations of strategy and policy.

But life, as it often does, has a way of surprising us.

After that campaign, Jackie and I crossed paths occasionally, and while I was wary, those interactions planted a few seeds of respect. Then came her election as chairwoman of the Walker County Republican Party.

It was her first political leadership role, and she was, as the saying goes, green as grass.

Jackie harling biography

Mistakes were made. And yet, as the months unfolded, I saw in Jackie something rare and valuable: a kindred spirit.

That realization came into sharp focus during the spring of last year. It was a tumultuous time for Walker County’s