Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive to speak to supporters at Trump Tower in Manhattan following his victory in the Indiana primary on May 3 in New York City. Trump beat rival Ted Cruz decisively in a contest that many analysts believe was the last chance for any other Republican candidate to catch Trump in the delegate count. (Spencer Platt, Getty Images)
America s broadcast media has performed a serious injustice to the nation and the Republican Party by acting as an unpaid megaphone for the presidential campaign of Donald Trump. Trump is totally unsuited for the office he seeks, and he may now win. Representatives of this industry have said: It s news! I say: Give us a break. Since when is trash talking news? Trump effectively manipulated the media. It seems clear that ratings took precedence over good judgement. The country now faces a choice between two seriously flawed candidates. Thanks for nothing.
Ron Pierce, Lakewood
This letter was published in the May 6 edition.The Republican Party has dug its own grave. With Donald Trump as the presumptive nominee, will the leadership wake up and confirm Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, or will they wait for a more liberal nominee from President Hillary Clinton? Perhaps they ll claim we should wait until the next election (2020) so the people can have a say.
After eight years of bashing our government and teaching hate, there is little wonder Republicans have an unfavorable rating over 60 percent.
Peter Westcott, Carbondale
This letter was published in the May 6 edition.
