Post-election advice: Put Romney in Cabinet

The election results indicate that our country is deeply divided. The electoral map pits red against blue, and big cities against rural counties, and reflects two different visions for America.

To help heal this divide, President Obama should appoint Mitt Romney as secretary of commerce. Mitt Romney has experience in creating jobs. The president can help heal the divide by extending this olive branch to Mitt Romney and the Republicans.

Congress should create a bipartisan leadership committee to which would help both parties find common ground to tackle the most serious issues facing our country. As Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” ly handled the devastation of Sandy,” I ask: Exactly what has President Obama actually done? He flew in, made promises, got his picture taken with the big one, and left.

My wife has been to the New Jersey shore, helping out her devastated family. Her truckload of gasoline, food and a generator is typical of what support those people are getting. From her reports, all of the government assistance being given out is from local authorities.

Regarding Governor Christie, his praise of the president was no more deserving than Dowd’s. Letters to the editor should be no longer than 150 words and must include a daytime phone number for verification. They may be edited for length and clarity, and may be published in print or other formats. Email submissions are preferred.

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