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!