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We have watched in horror as Republicans have lost their footing in good principles and slid further into the pit of lies, lawlessness and authoritarianism. It feels as though the party has been hijacked and the plane is veering wildly off course.

Whatever happened to their support of the rule of law, "compassionate conservatism," family values? They simply serve the highest bidder, leaving the rest of us little people behind.

The Democrats are certainly not a party of perfection but they look increasingly valorous merely by contrast. They are still rooted solidly enough in good principles that they publicly stand for community values that actually help the majority. They are our best bet to hoist this nation back on the rails and reframe us as a nation led by and for the people.

If you're super-wealthy you know that the Republicans will serve you, but for the rest of us, we need more reasonable, egalitarian leaders. Let’s not forget that, no matter how different our backgrounds or disparate our roots, we rely on each other to survive. Don't just ignore the hijackers, vote them out. We the people can create a future where everyone counts!

Tim Holmes

Helena

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