Undecided voter needs some convincing on candidates
I hereby issue a challenge unto both Clinton and Trump supporters.
And the challenge issued is this: Let us suppose November voting has come to a complete tie, and one undecided voter has to make the final decision on the election.
Yes, I understand this was already done in a movie, but I still want to address it.
To the supporters of both sides, the rules are simple. Criticize the opposition of your candidate and your vote doesn't count.
Support your candidate for anything other than his or her own accomplishments, as an individual, and your vote doesn't count.
The only posts that validate your posts, are the ones that show, in your own opinion or ideology, your support for the candidate only in a positive manner.
Only include the positive aspects of the candidate you support.
I am the single undecided voter who will decide the outcome of this election.
Convince me.
— Randy Lee Harkins
Anchorage
Trump will bring ‘tough love’ to save our nation
Again, Alaska Dispatch News has attempted to malign Trump with pages of horrible, judgmental and biased articles. The July 18 issue of opinions by Thomas Friedman, Jeb Bush, Gail Collins and Libby Bakalar were deliberately printed to convince the ignorant public of your erroneous belief system. It is obvious your editor and publisher are trying to sway ADN's political views against Alaska citizens. Trump is the only hope for America to be safe from infiltration, and the ruin of corruption and terrorism. He will ensure integrity and law and order in our nation.
Anyone watching the Republican convention can see the truth and dire situation the U.S. faces. Our national security has been seriously compromised and our stability severely undermined the past four years. It is worse than the in the Vietnam War era. The enemy within our own land is not some "fear tactic." We need Trump to save America. The Civil War tore our country apart until President Lincoln did what was necessary to unite us again.
With a debt of almost $20 trillion, only Trump has the means to bring financial stability and prosperity. The "deal" with Iran will give the terrorists the weapons of mass destruction they seek. Obama and Hillary have tried to deceive the people with their empty rhetoric, lying, apathy and weak leadership. Trump is like a Ronald Reagan, Andrew Jackson, Gen. Patton, John Wayne and even George Washington and that is what we need in these perilous times. He has "tough love" for America that will bring "peace through strength."
— Luke Joseph
Anchorage
Wohlforth not fixer like Trump
If Charles Wohlforth is an indication of the caliber of journalists in the state of Alaska, maybe I'll just visit the other 49 states and build on the list of 71 countries I've seen instead.
I saw his excuse for an opinion piece online and was surprised that liberal bias in media grabs the headlines up north. Charles, you ever wear the uniform? Jack Anderson you are not. Our military has suffered under the current administration and it will take a man like Donald Trump to fix that.
— Jim Bunch
Lincoln, Nebraska
Change of venue for GOP
It would seem fitting that the Republican Party move its convention to Salem, Massachusetts where they would hope for Hillary to feel the "burn."
Speaking of Lucifer, it will be a cold day in his hometown before I vote for the Republican candidate.
— Mary Navitsky
Anchorage
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