Oct. 15 — To the Editor:

I have been a registered Democrat for a number of years, and recently changed my voter registration to Independent. I did this to have flexibility in supporting Governor Bill Weld in his primary challenge to the existing president. For too long, my Republican brothers and sisters have been without a recognizable Republican party. I hope others will join me in casting a vote for Governor Weld, which, of course, is also a vote against the existing president.

I especially like Governor Weld’s ways of thinking and his policies. He is a social liberal and fiscal conservative. While Governor of Massachusetts he ran the Commonwealth for two terms. His time in office was free of drama. Moreover, his environmental and educational positions make sense. Additionally he understands how government works and thus will not be the type of president that careens from one impulsive decision to the next, disregarding the impact on Americans and the rest of the world.

Now is a momentous time in our nation’s history. In my opinion, voting for Weld will help our nation and the world. That said I want to thank all those who are reading this and thank everyone working to “make a difference.”

Terrie Harman

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