Speaker Johnson adds to GOP dysfunction
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to add a measure to the Congressional Record requiring proof of citizenship to vote. A law already says one must be a citizen to vote. There is no evidence that non-citizens are rushing to the voting booth. In his argument to add the measure, Johnson says “87% “of Americans agree you have to be a citizen to vote.” If the GOP wants to get serious about the budget, now there is an oxymoron, and must add an amendment, add universal background checks for all gun purchases -- an issue where close to 90% of Americans are in agreement.
Johnson would rather add a jar of jellybeans for potential voters. The whole issue is just a smoke screen because some in the GOP won’t support the speaker because it maintains current spending levels and others won’t support the speaker because they want increase spending for the military. The GOP continues to search for someone else to blame for their dysfunction.
HOWARD HOLMAN, VIDALIA
Harris has the skills to be chief diplomat
In many aspects, the recent presidential debate on ABC was an audition for the position of chief diplomat of the most powerful country in the world. After watching the two world leaders — a former president and current vice president — use their skills to champion their policy positions, it became very clear who I would want to explain and defend our country’s positions with other world leaders.
Kamala Harris provided a practical demonstration of her skills in action. Through her ability to calmly but forcefully articulate the nuances of complex issues and her skill in countering confusing and false information, she clearly out-performed Donald Trump in their audition to be our country’s president and chief diplomat.
Trump’s inability to articulate any coherent policy positions and his reliance on lies and threats was disturbing. Rather than making him appear strong, his tactics made him appear weak and pathetic — not the attributes of a world-class negotiator.
LEE RAUDONIS, ATLANTA
