Erik Rinerson, Fargo
I am very disappointed in the Senate Democrats and our own Sen. Kent Conrad's decision to give up on an essential responsibility of governing by not passing a budget.
Every family in North Dakota makes some form of a budget so they can best plan for their future and their family. It is an embarrassment that the Senate is willing to play these political games and run away from their responsibility to pass a budget.
Our country is at over 8.5 percent unemployment with a record high debt of $15 trillion all while Senate Democrats are refusing to do their jobs and pass a budget. Luckily, this year we can send Rick Berg to the Senate here in North Dakota. He will not shirk his elected responsibility and will vote for a budget. I feel Berg's work in the House has been to ensure that government keeps its promises, takes less from hardworking families and businesses, and helps create the conditions for economic growth and prosperity. Berg's leadership and ideas are exactly what the Senate needs at this crucial time for our country.