Ideas for GOP to bring divided nation together

Regarding Marc Thiessen’s column suggesting ways the president can unite the Democrats and the GOP (“3 steps president can take to unite Democrats, GOP,” Page A7, Jan. 22), I have some suggestions how the GOP can help unite the country.

First, it’s unreasonable to put the onus on the Democrats when the Republicans for years have adopted a “my way or the highway” attitude. It would behoove the Republicans to work with the Democrats rather than the other way around. It is not forgotten that Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., blocked thenPresident Obama’s Supreme Court nominee while speedily pushing former President Trump’s last nominee.

Secondly, the Republicans need to acknowledge Joe Biden’s win and congratulate him. Last, support the trial of Trump in the Senate even if he is not convicted. As it stands Trump is like a splinter that if not excised can fester and cause a dangerous infection.

— Roger Wood, Fremont