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Vote blue to keep Trump out
Peggy Dolson
Aug. 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Trump is not a Christian candidate. He told the conservative group Turning Point Action, “Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won’t have to do it again.” Trump is Christian in name only. Trump is racist and misogynistic. He calls on hate groups to back him. He is a convicted felon. Trump’s words are untruths and often hateful.
Trump is not an economic leader for Americans. He did not lead well during the pandemic, placing blame elsewhere instead of establishing sound policies to guide the nation. His policies favor big business, friends, and some family members. He will cut corporate taxes, placing the burden on the middle class. Trump also does not understand the economics of immigration. Immigrants’ hard work has value. Most importantly, Trump would be a disaster for environmental policies. He will overturn every gain the Biden Administration has achieved.
Trump is not person to lead our foreign policy. He admires Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and will support Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies, without considering the people of Palestine. Trump acts alone. Remember the number of cabinet members he fired or quit during his tenure?
In 1941, FDR told Americans, “Against enemies who preach the principles of hate and practice them, we set our faith in human love and in God’s care for us and all people everywhere.” Kamala Harris and Tim Walz possess intelligence, diligence, experience, and the values to lead America.
Vote blue in November.
Peggy Dolson
North Liberty
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