By George Wilson, contributing columnist | The Dallas Morning News broke with more than 75 years of tradition to endorse a Democrat for president, choosing Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.
The Dallas Morning News’ editorial page is very, very conservative. It hasn’t endorsed a Democrat for president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1940. But a recent editorial went on to savage Trump:
“He plays on fear — exploiting base instincts of xenophobia, racism and misogyny — to bring out the worst in us, rather than the best. His serial shifts on fundamental issues reveal an astounding absence of preparedness. And his improvisational insults and midnight tweets exhibit a dangerous lack of judgment and impulse control.”
Clinton, the editorial board wrote, is a “known quantity.” Let me add the thought that Clinton’s skill as a bureaucratic infighter makes her the right pick for an era of political gridlock. Even better, if the Democrats also gain control of the Senate, this country could make some real progress. Furthermore, I can’t think of anyone having so much experience in so many areas of the government as Hillary Clinton.
Let’s review: Secretary of State, US Senator, first lady, and trained in the law. Trump’s ignorance on the issues has somewhat insulated him from any accountability. Because Hillary knows exponentially more about just about everything, she is held to a higher standard…yet somehow his complete ignorance and her challenges with some very complicated issues are portrayed as equal.
There may be things about Hillary Clinton that some are not comfortable with, but they are small in comparison to Donald Trump severe flaws. Finally, what’s not presidential: Donald Trump and his narrow views, divisive rhetoric, lack of understanding of the issues and authoritarian tendencies? Hopefully the voters will see the same.
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