Consistent with his lifelong antisemitic instincts, Donald Trump has stated that any Jewish person who doesn’t vote for him will be voting against his or her best interests.
In the days since Vice President Kamala Harris has become his likely opponent, Trump and his supporters have called her a “DEI hire,” “a trash bag,” “a bum,” “a low I.Q. person,” “dumb as a rock,” “a childless cat lady,” “a ding dong,” and “a loon,” among other equally degrading, racist and sexist terms.
Trump also stated that world leaders will “walk all over her” because of the way she looks. He has doubled down on how proud he is of his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, too.
In light of the above, it is clear that any woman who votes for Donald Trump is definitely voting against her own best interests.
Robert Mauer, Pompano Beach
A delegate’s perspective
As an at-large delegate for Joe Biden, I’ve pledged support to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden saved the nation during his term — no more, no less.
His predecessor refused to give up power through a peaceful transition. President Biden kept reminding us that we have a Constitution. He relied on the institutions — the courts and Vice President Mike Pence — to do their duty. The threat of despotism went away temporarily.
Biden inherited a nation reeling from Covid, so mishandled by his predecessor. This economy was at a standstill. Through bipartisan legislation and prudent economic policy, he’s delivering to his successor a booming economy with low inflation, record low unemployment and a historically high stock market.
Selflessly, he realized that he may not be the one to defeat the autocrat who has re-emerged. He made the best decision in passing the torch to Harris. America will discover a compassionate, competent leader with skill and judgment to keep the momentum going while adding new accomplishments.
Can she win? She must. There’s grave danger if she doesn’t.
Trump’s biggest fear is now realized: an opponent who will energize African-American voters, young people and suburban women. She’ll be strong in the states she must win. I am thrilled, as it’s now Game On.
David W. Singer, Esq., Hollywood
Feedback on endorsements
I’m grateful to the Sun Sentinel for the hard work and research involved in recommending candidates for elected offices. I have generally relied on such advice when I have no personal knowledge of candidates.
I suspect I am not alone. Consequently, it is frustrating and no doubt a great disappointment to your hardworking staff that some primary recommendations arrived weeks after my vote-by-mail ballot was received and mailed.
For November, please publish the general election recommendations a little sooner.
Laz L. Schneider, Fort Lauderdale
Guided by our endorsements
Thank you for all of the research you have completed to develop the list of candidate recommendations in the primary election on Aug. 20.
As always, I will consider your recommendations, and vote for many of them.
However, you have made the recommendations difficult to read. Small-size black ink against a gray background is almost illegible. Please reprint the endorsement list in a more legible manner.
Margie Rubin, Deerfield Beach
