We’ve been thinking about these suburban voters (mostly women) who voted for Biden.
Many of them say they voted for President Tump in 2016. And the demographics (presupposing there really are valid demographics for this allegedly crooked election) would seem to bear them out, at least in some cases. Previously, we were told they voted for Trump because they were worried about safety and security. This time, the argument goes, it was mostly about decency and civility and what they supposedly saw as Trump’s lack thereof. Plus, those unending Covid fears. And it’s a safe bet that among the married women in this group, more than a few husbands were influenced to turn left.
Police officer describes what it was like to face the mob at the US Capitol
From Mark Morales
DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone speaks with CNN. CNN
As DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone lay on the ground at the US Capitol building, stunned and injured, he knew a group of rioters were stripping him of his gear. They grabbed spare ammunition, ripped the police radio off his chest and even stole his badge.
Then, Fanone, who had just been Tasered several times in the back of the neck, heard something chilling that made him go into survival mode.
Published December 23. 2020 4:54PM
In response to Kenneth Wade’s article, “Trump backers won’t forget treatment of president,” (Dec. 20), I am sad that there is such a strong and bitter division between people in our nation. I can totally understand why supporters of President Tump might feel ostracized and unhappy about the many displays of resistance, frequent fact-checking and making jokes at Trump s expense. Most of us have not adequately learned the lessons of kindness. When we are kind to each other we get along better and we all feel happier.
As we approach the end of Trump’s term of office, I would really like it if his supporters would remind us of some of the strong points of his presidency: the accomplishments that will help you to remember him as “one of our best presidents.” I feel sincerely that this will help readers to become aware of some of Trump’s strengths that they may have overlooked. By helping others appreciate Trump’s good qualiti