I’ve been waiting for weeks for just one Gettysburg Connection reader to write in to say why they are voting for Kamala Harris. With such an important election only 10 days away, and facing a wall of silence from our readers, I’m writing to say why I am.
Harris is the Democratic Party’s candidate. Over my lifetime, Democrats have consistently fought for Americans who have less and deserve more. Democrats advocate for action against the destruction caused by climate change, for affordable healthcare, for a safety net for seniors, for universal childcare, and for paid sick leave for workers
The Democratic Party has championed equal rights for women and racial minorities, and for the right of every person’s vote to count. Democrats have also taken strong stances against authoritarian regimes around the world, including those in China, Russia, and North Korea.
When you sign up for Obamacare, when your student debts are reduced, when your doctor bills are paid by Medicare or Medicaid, and when you cash your Social Security check, you can thank the Democratic Party.
Kamala Harris will continue these policies that make a difference for all of us. She is a former District Attorney and current Vice President whose speeches are filed with optimism, and whose policies promote families, democracy, equality, fairness, and transparency.
There is only one choice on Nov. 7 that benefits me, my neighbors, and my country. And that is why I will vote for Kamala Harris.
Charles (Chuck) Stangor is Gettysburg Connection's Owner, Publisher, and Editor in Chief. I would like to hear from you. Please contact me at cstangor@gettysburgconnection.org.
Thank you sharing your positive reasons for voting for Harris.
As a registered (for decades) Republican, I voted (already) for Kamala Harris for a few reasons. First, she recognizes we have a climate issue on this planet and is open to doing what we can to try to provide a better future for my grandkids. Many Republicans see drilling as a better option. Under Biden we are doing more drilling to provide for “now,” but we are also working toward the future as pretty much every other country is doing. There’s no reason to be “last” in the world. Trump also wants to ditch many environmental regulations. I want my… Read more »
I’m with you, Chuck. The Democrats align with my values and I almost always vote for them. But I still examine each and every one to be sure they are still on the same page, and once, living in another state, I voted for a Republican because his values were more akin to those of traditional Democrats. This election is immensely important, and I urge people who “see the light” in this period of darkness to vote up and down the ballot for Democrats. Without enough party support in Congress, even the best Democratic President will struggle. Fortunately, we have… Read more »
Bravo! A well written summary of why Kamala Harris is a good choice for president. I echo these reasons, and am particularly glad that Harris is making such a strong stand for women to have the choice over their own bodies. The patriarchal age is over!
I have already voted for Kamala.
Chuck, Thanks for your endorsement of Kamala Harris. I have already cast my ballot and also voted for Harris and all the rest of the Democrats on the ballot. I don’t think any of them are perfect, and I don’t agree with every position they have taken, but given the binary choices in this election, the decision was easy. Thanks again!
Thanks for this perspective, Chuck. I’m personally voting for Harris because I identify as someone who is against fascism. When John Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving Chief-of-Staff accused Trump as a fascist, that was enough for me. When Trump’s former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, called Trump “fascist to the core,” I became even more convinced. Unlike Democracy, I believe fascism is a failed system of government that does not represent the will of the people and is incompatible with my worldview. Jim – you might look a little further into your assertion. The U.S. is both a… Read more »
Ryan, I wrote that the United States is a republic, not a [pure] democracy. I didn’t say that a republican form of government does not use the democratic process to elect representatives of the people to positions of authority where the power is lodged. A pure “democracy” is a form of government, in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the people collectively. A “republic” is a commonwealth where the power is lodged in representatives elected by the people. In modern usage, it differs from a democracy, or democratic state, in which the people exercise the powers… Read more »
Chuck, how do you know that the candidates you cast your vote of approval for will provide the citizens of the United States with what they have promised? And, do you realize that the “just powers” exercised by the president voted into office will apply to you, even if your candidate of choice does not win the election? By registering to vote you have voluntarily consented to be governed by the statutes of the civil government the majority has voted into power. And when the citizens refuse to obey the civil laws, rules, and regulations of the government voted into… Read more »
“Republic” does not mean Republican. But I understand your confusion.
“As for me, I am a peacemaker, praying for peace to prevail in Adams County, Pennsylvania no matter who wins the election.”
Me too. I want Harris to win, and voted for her, but regardless, I want peace.
I owe no allegiance, fidelity, or obedience to anyone but God though. If an elected leader were to tell me to do something I believe is wrong – like “fight,” or “pollute” or similar, no, I will not obey.
In our country we have freedom to disagree – even to protest (peacefully) if we wish.
Even though Chuck and I could not be further apart politically, he has been more than fair and supportive of posting our conservative views. Thanks Chuck!!!