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Ron Chittum
Minot
Even the most casual observer saw the results of the midterms being bad for Republicans. Maybe not the extent of 60 House seats and possibly 9 Senate seats, but not good for the right.
Three months ago I submitted a letter to the editor about the high cost of fees, insurance, groceries, etc. I gave specific examples and naively believed I would hear from someone at the state or federal level, I did not. The Republican Party will mis-read these results and blame Trump, the war in Iran, and so forth. The truth is people on the right stayed home or switched their vote because the Republican Party did nothing the last 2 years.
Where is health care reform, the ACA passed 16 years ago? Where is immigration reform? Where is a compromised version of the Save Act? Where is the elimination of transaction and junk fees on everything from hotels, airline travel, entertainment, and using a debit or credit card to pay? I disagree with most of the left's policies, but I have to give them credit, they do what they say they are going to do.
The Senate Republicans will re-elect Thune as leader because he can raise money to help them get reelected.
Please remember in 2028, during primary season, our current senators and representatives did nothing they have been promising to do for decades. It's time for new representation and leadership.