ltlee1
2024-11-01 16:44:53 UTC
"COLUMNISTS
Opinion: I don't like Trump, but I'm voting for him. Here's why many
Americans will, too.
We are a nation suffering from the lingering pain of inflation, with a
growing and unsustainable debt, in a world where wars threaten to break
into global conflict. We can't afford to stay the course.
Portrait of Nicole Russell Nicole Russell
USA TODAY
I'm a Republican, but I don't like Donald Trump. I also don't identify
with MAGA Republicans, especially the cult-like following the former
president has here in Texas.
The riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, that Trump encouraged was the
watershed moment that forced me to rescind my previous support for him.
It was an egregious incident in American history.
For many reasons, I could make a compelling case that Trump is unfit for
the presidency. I'll always be disappointed that Republican primary
voters chose him again to represent millions of conservatives.
However, I will vote for Trump this election. About 75 million
Americans, perhaps more, also will vote for him. Here's why.
Donald Trump's stronger on policy
When I was young and idealistic, I cared about a bevy of issues. As more
of a purist then, I would have probably written in a candidate if Trump
had been on the ballot when I was able to vote in my first or second
election.
But I think that's shortsighted and silly now. There's so much at stake.
Three things matter to me in this election: foreign policy, the economy
and border security. Trump has shown he can handle all of these."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/10/31/voting-trump-harris-economy-inflation/75836771007/
Emotional Correctness?
Opinion: I don't like Trump, but I'm voting for him. Here's why many
Americans will, too.
We are a nation suffering from the lingering pain of inflation, with a
growing and unsustainable debt, in a world where wars threaten to break
into global conflict. We can't afford to stay the course.
Portrait of Nicole Russell Nicole Russell
USA TODAY
I'm a Republican, but I don't like Donald Trump. I also don't identify
with MAGA Republicans, especially the cult-like following the former
president has here in Texas.
The riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, that Trump encouraged was the
watershed moment that forced me to rescind my previous support for him.
It was an egregious incident in American history.
For many reasons, I could make a compelling case that Trump is unfit for
the presidency. I'll always be disappointed that Republican primary
voters chose him again to represent millions of conservatives.
However, I will vote for Trump this election. About 75 million
Americans, perhaps more, also will vote for him. Here's why.
Donald Trump's stronger on policy
When I was young and idealistic, I cared about a bevy of issues. As more
of a purist then, I would have probably written in a candidate if Trump
had been on the ballot when I was able to vote in my first or second
election.
But I think that's shortsighted and silly now. There's so much at stake.
Three things matter to me in this election: foreign policy, the economy
and border security. Trump has shown he can handle all of these."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/10/31/voting-trump-harris-economy-inflation/75836771007/
Emotional Correctness?