At his last press conference


It was reported that 86 members of the House of Representatives would boycott the inauguration of Donald Trump. The Constitution gives them the right to express their disapproval of Trump, but by doing so in such a manner they are signaling that neither Trump nor the Republican Party will get any respect or support from them. They forget that they were elected to represent all Americans, not just the Democrats.

The Democrats have no one but themselves to blame. The voters were given the choice of a liar or a braggart, and they chose the latter.

One of Barack Obama's remarks in his outgoing speech as president was how important teamwork was in our government. Both parties must learn that for our country to succeed, all of our elected officials must work as a team. This is difficult but essential.

Floyd L Cranmer Jr.


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