Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is a stroke of genius that continues the upward trajectory of this campaign since its surprise start.
Walz is a proud dad, veteran, former football coach, accomplished member of Congress and a pragmatic governor who effectively forges broad consensus in passing common-sense laws.
Look at the picture of him surrounded by happy children after he signed a universal school meals bill that saw his appeal carry over to everyone, from progressives to mostly white, working-class, rural voters that Democrats must bring back into our coalition.
He brings a Midwestern charm and down-to-earth attitude that the most unhinged Republicans will struggle to paint as extreme, and he’s an extremely effective debater. I fully support the Harris-Walz ticket and urge all American patriots to work with us to defeat Donald Trump and save American democracy.
Charles Horowitz, Weston
The writer is a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Only one choice: Trump
A vote for Trump is an existential vote.
Kamala Harris represents a fringe extreme of the liberal order. She would be the manifestation of an agenda that feels no natural bond to Israel, no contemplation of criminals crossing the border, and little interest in a robust economy. America still has a future if Trump, who stands for strong and sound policies, the knowledge of what must happen to Israel’s enemies and stopping criminals at the border, can restore the good potential of America.
Steven Genack, Clifton, N.J.
Ajayi for tax collector
I write to put in a positive word for Abbey Ajayi for Broward County Tax Collector.
As a member of the Broward Democratic Party, I’ve had several opportunities to hear all three candidates, and Abbey is the clear choice.
She has worked in the tax collector’s office for the past eight years and as a division manager for five years. She knows the office like the back of her hand and has a vision for smart strategies to manage the office’s expansion into car, truck and boat registration tags and titles. She has more than 30 years experience in banking and financial services.
The Sun Sentinel endorsed another candidate, Dwight Forrest. I feel that Abbey received an unfair shake. She was unfairly attacked by the third candidate, Perry Thurston, who threw dirt about her first name change (which she Americanized, as many immigrants do). Thurston referred to Abbey as “whatever her name is,” and she rightly called his comments “rude, uncalled for and sexist,” which they were.
Ms. Ajayi has campaigned tirelessly for more than a year and deserves more respect for her superior knowledge, experience and focus than she was given by Thurston or the Sun Sentinel. She has forward-thinking ideas addressing automation, accessibility and efficiency. Please vote for Abbey Ajayi. You will get an innovative, hard-working tax collector.
Diana Gagne, Fort Lauderdale
Lawyers and their billboards
Returning from a business trip to South Georgia, we counted 63 billboards promoting personal injury lawyers on Interstate 95 between the Florida border and Broward, many touting six- and seven-figure awards for their clients.
Has this become one of our leading industries? As recently as 1976, attorneys could not advertise on TV or billboards. Is it coincidental that car insurance rates have increased faster than inflation since then? Of course there are many factors, but ubiquitous lawsuits and settlements are costly to everybody.
Gary Garavaglia, Weston
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