In the year 2000 I had made up my mind to run for congress! I was living in Wyoming when I had the chance to pick Dick Cheney and his mind. He states when I was running there wasn't any incumbent running. I came back to the Brookfield's and began the process by getting signatures. I needed 2,000 which were from each town in the district. I ran as an Independent. Once I received the signatures I had to file then with the secretary of state. The support of North Brookfield and West Brookfield was great. North Brookfield gave me 544 votes.. West Brookfield 444. In total I received 5,157 or 2% of total votes cast. Looking back my campaign was with a Chevrolet Truck with signs "Vote Potvin for Congress." I didn't go around pleading my case. Running for any office you must appeal to the electorate with a message. I encourage any citizen contemplating running for office.. run when when a vacancy occurs. You will not be victorious in running against the incumbent. I have watched tonight election returns and in every case the Incumbent prevails! Do your homework, ask questions, get to know your territory and build a team.
ROBERT LOUIS POTVIN