Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Jan. 14 and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on February 4. (AFP/Getty Images)
For the better part of 50 years, I ve been a loyal and active member of the Democratic Party in Larimer County. I ve hosted governors and senators in my home and, with no regrets, have worked on dozens of candidate and issues campaigns.
Old aggravations, however, are resurfacing.
So-called superdelegates are, once again, seeking my money and support. These are the same people who are manifesting disdain for the clear will of Colorado voters.
Reality check: these people will not change their votes to support the clear winner of the state caucuses — their arrogance precludes this exercise in fundamental democracy.
There is a middle ground. Each of them could withdraw their support for the losing candidate and go to a neutral status. They could simply withhold their votes until the party convention.
John Gascoyne, Fort Collins
This letter was published in the April 7 edition.Karl Rove recently suggested a fresh face might be the Republicans best nominee for president. A fresh face who polls well and is establishment-friendly is prioritized over the candidates who ran the race and accumulated the majority of delegates. Rove s moral GPS confuses what Republican Party leaders say they have the right to do with what is the right thing to do.
People need to know their party represents them. The character and values of a candidate should have priority over who the establishment prefers under the guise of freshness.
Forrest W. Monroe, Lone Tree
This letter was published in the April 7 edition.
