VOTING FOR THE DEMOCRAT?

By Don C. Reed

I am proud to be a Democrat, and have been, ever since I was old enough to vote.

I trust our party, largely from its stances on the issues. For instance, Democrats work to reduce the pollution of Earth’s air and water supply; also to make sure everyone’s basic human needs are met, as in housing, food, and medical care.

And what do Republicans do? They block the Democrats. As far as I can see, every issue Democrats have, Republicans automatically oppose it. We want to lessen the use of fossil fuels; their answer is “drill, baby, drill!” We want millionaires to pay their fair share in taxes; Republicans not only give the rich endless tax holidays, but their man pays almost no taxes at all. Dems support low-cost medical care — while Trump has pledged to end Obamacare.

One thing for sure: I do not want Donald Trump anywhere near the White House. If I had to name the worst possible candidate, it would be him. I don’t trust Donald Trump; I don’t respect him, I would not cross the street to hear the man talk.

But Democrats face a problem. Biden had a terrible day at the debate. What do we do about it? To me, it’s simple. I am going to vote for the Democrat.

If that means voting for Grampa Joe, that is fine by me. He is already doing the job, and in a superlative way. If he stutters, I don’t care. But if, for reasons of health, someone else must serve, that will be all right too. America has almost too many outstanding candidates — people like Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom, Hakeem Jeffries, Michelle Obama — and Vice President Kamala Harris.

And the Republicans? Well, they have Trump.

Another good reason to vote for the Democrat!