'None of this will take place if you continue to elect the same people to Harrisburg'

Change or more of the same? Where have we heard that before?

Reform candidate Stephen Fuhs, the Republican running for the 11th state Senate seat in Berks County, made several good arguments during a televised debate on why Berks voters should reject longtime incumbent state Sen. Mike O'Pake.

From a Reading Eagle story on the debate:

Fuhs argued that O'Pake's usual refrain isn't working for the people of Berks County.

"The senator more than once tonight and in many of his mailings complained about the Republican leadership," he said. "If that's the case, send me up there. I'll work with my Republican colleagues."

Fuhs also challenged voters who want to see an end to the Harrisburg culture to retire O'Pake, who has served in the General Assembly for 40 years.

From the Reading Eagle:

Fuhs said he appreciated the fact that O'Pake was willing to engage in a spirited discussion, but urged voters to recognize that a change is needed to eliminate property taxes, create a better climate for businesses and create jobs.

"None of this will take place if you continue to elect the same people to Harrisburg," he said.

Read the full story on the debate at the newspaper's Web site.

For more on Fuhs, visit his campaign Web site.