Category: Elections
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Joy: It’s Not a Political Liability, It’s a Superpower
Just a few short weeks ago, when the country was reeling from the sudden change of candidates at the top of the Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris received a phone call of support and endorsement from Michele and Barack Obama. She signed off by saying,“And we’re going to have some fun with this too, aren’t we?”…
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Support President Biden in November
This letter to the editor was published in the Springfield Republican in June, 2024 As we approach the November elections, I want to express my appreciation for President Joe Biden’s efforts to heal and rebuild America. His calm and wise leadership is inspiring during these extraordinary times. When COVID-19 ravaged our country, President Biden’s swift…
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Time for Democrats to Unite: Be aware and beware of 3rd Party Candidates.
(Note: This Letter was published in the Springfield Republican on Sunday, March 24, 2024.) President Biden just gave a powerful and inspiring State of the Union speech, and the campaign for the presidency is really underway. The choice will be between Biden’s fight for democracy and freedom and Trump’s dark autocratic world. Now is the…
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Don’t Fall for the Age Trap
It’s come to this. A Trump-appointed special counsel questioned the President of the United States – on the day after a horrific attack in Israel and an impending Gaza war – for five hours, about things that happened years ago, and concluded that Biden wouldn’t be convicted because he’s “an elderly man with a poor…
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The Dangers of Third Party Candidates- Democratic Unity Needed Now.
As the presidential election in 2024 approaches, the specter of a third-party candidate presents a serious risk for Democratic voters. It is time for Democratic Party supporters with varying ideologies to unite in support of President Biden and focus on our common goal – keeping a democratic government that truly represents the interests of the…