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. Please include “speak out” in the subject line.Here’s a thought: You know, there is a simple solution to all of the controversy and scandal associated with the electoral college, alternate electors and MAGA conspiracies. That is to elect our leader by popular vote, like every other civilized nation that calls itself a democracy. But, of course, that makes too much sense.
And another: Electoral College as the means for selecting the presidency? The president represents all the voters in America thus they should determine the presidency. Most states pass on their entire electoral vote count based on a majority of votes. Using the majority count is not representing the minority of each of those states and actually may be also hurting the smaller states representation of choice. For those who support the electoral college argument, the Senate is providing representation for the smaller states while the current method results in a president’s focus is that of electoral counts rather than the majority of voters.
Vote for Rochford: We need to elect Judge Elizabeth Rochford to the Illinois Supreme Court’s 2nd District. I have been practicing law for over 20 years and have had the pleasure of appearing before Judge Elizabeth Rochford in the Lake County court system. She is truly dedicated to creating a more just and accessible legal system for all. Judge Rochford comes “highly recommended” by the Illinois State Bar Association and has been consistently rated “highly qualified” by the Lake County Bar Association. Her opponent in this race has never been a judge and is not recommended by either organization.
Topsy-turvy: I give up. Nothing in this world makes sense anymore. As an example, while grocery prices go up, the value of human life is declining at an alarming rate. Mass shootings, once an American phenomenon, is now being emulated all across the globe. What’s more, politicians who once tried to get elected by being more honest than their opponents are now resigned to being more outrageous instead.
Worst president ever? Some Dems say our high gasoline prices are solely because of the global market, yet when Biden opened our reserves, look at how much the price per gallon went down! It’s 100% his fault we are suffering, but don’t hold your breath for any apologies from him. Unbelievable that some are blaming Trump for our nation’s problems and he’s been gone for two years. My God, what does it take for some people to see he’s the worst president we have ever had? But then I guess they’d have to be partly to blame for voting for him.