Loveland Reporter-Herald

A more nuanced choice for president

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I am about 6 months younger than Joe Biden and can certainly relate to some of the signs of aging. But I have to admit that as those signs have become more pronounced and the possibilit­y of mental impairment has increased, I have wondered why those who are closest to him would put him in this position. I also wonder how those same people will answer the hypothetic­al question, “Why weren’t you honest with the American people when you knew the truth?” The response: “Even a diminished Joe Biden is better for the country than Trump” is not acceptable.

It should not be a personalit­y contest, but one focused on policies that each ticket espouses. Look carefully at the values championed by each ticket and answer the question, “How will these values translate into life for me and my family?”

Both parties say this is a monumental election. I agree. But I don’t believe in a cult of personalit­y and will cast my ballot on policies and values. And when it comes to using a party’s majority in the Senate, remember when Barack Obama told John Mccain, “Elections have consequenc­es.”

helped achieve 95% coverage in health care, expanding Medicaid to 400,000 additional Coloradans. He is focused on strengthen­ing programs including CHIP, Medicare and Medicaid and allowing coverage for preexistin­g conditions. Sen. Gardner has voted a dozen times to repeal or defund the ACA.

As governor, Hickenloop­er facilitate­d the oil and gas industr y to work with environmen­tal groups to set regulation­s for methane. He will work to maintain these standards and accelerate developmen­t of wind/solar energy, a large employer of Coloradans.

Hickenloop­er is a strong advocate for gun control legislatio­n, signing gun control proposals banning high-capacity magazines and requiring background checks with support of diverse local and state officials. Gardner has received nearly $4 million from the NRA, standing in the way of allowing background checks.

Residents and visitors enjoy the good life Colorado offers. Hickenloop­er will oppose the selling of federal lands occurring under the Trump administra­tion.

Vote for John Hickenloop­er for U.S. Senate. tr y to scheme the tax code to enrich themselves. Like me, a salaried employee over the years, their taxes were withdrawn from their wages. The vast majority of Americans are similarly situated. Tell me why, then, a responsibl­e, patriotic citizen can support a president, who as a selfprocla­imed business genius, has bilked the public out of millions of tax dollars? Most importantl­y, who are the Donald’s debtors? Is he beholden to the Russians? Isn’t he a national security threat?

Isn’t it time to hold him accountabl­e? Or, are you Dear Responsibl­e Trump supporter going to turn your head and pretend it doesn’t matter? Why are Trump’s senate allies like Cor y Gardner hiding in the bushes? Their silence rings loudly. Please, tell me why?

 ?? JENNY SPARKS / Loveland Reporter-herald ?? Mandi Lozano, left, support services with probation, talks to a client through a window in her new workspace in the new expansion of the Loveland Police and Courts Building on Tuesday. The expansion made space for adult and juvenile probation services, the community correction­s day reporting center and the Alternativ­es to Incarcerat­ion for Individual­s with Mental health needs (AIIM) program.
JENNY SPARKS / Loveland Reporter-herald Mandi Lozano, left, support services with probation, talks to a client through a window in her new workspace in the new expansion of the Loveland Police and Courts Building on Tuesday. The expansion made space for adult and juvenile probation services, the community correction­s day reporting center and the Alternativ­es to Incarcerat­ion for Individual­s with Mental health needs (AIIM) program.

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