Moore lost because of moral problems

I have to smile every time I see the Democrats stating that their defeat of Roy Moore in Alabama is an indication that the Republicans are done with President Trump or that the Democrats are making a comeback.

The only reason Moore lost was because of his moral problems, be they true or false. Even then, he lost by only one and a half percent of the vote or a little over 20,000 votes. There were more than 20,000 write-in votes which alone cost him the election.

If he had not had his problems he would have won easily, as all Republicans have done in Alabama for years. There would not have been 20,000 write-in votes and he would have had thousands of votes from those who normally would vote for him but did not or stayed at home because of his problems.

On another issue, it is a sad commentary when a bill comes before Congress and all Republican senators vote one way and all Democrats vote another way. Doesn’t anyone think for themselves or are they just a bunch of puppets that however their leader says to vote, they vote? One great solution is term limits. Unfortunately, that will never happen. The Senate has a power structure that is not going to change.

Interesting how suddenly the Democrats are concerned about the national debt when it doubled during Obama’s administration. Where were they then?

Finally, I am happy with the positive effect that the Trump administration has had, including the economy, the war on ISIS, border control, rollback of so many unnecessary regulations, tax reform, etc.

Now if the president will just cut out his childish tweets and comments.

JIM OLSEN,