First time candidate, democrat Conor Lamb his republican rival Rick Saccone found themselves in a close race to represent the 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives and Lamb led by a narrow margin after the vote was counted. There are fewer than 500 other ballots yet to be counted before a winner will be declared by the state. There is also talk of a recount effort since the vote is so close.
The news media and the pundits are claiming the election results was a defeat for Trump and his policies and the republican party and a indication that the democratic party would make large gains in the November elections. The media also pointed out how Trump won that same district in the November Presidential elections of 2016 by 20 points so Lamb's showing was a huge reversal for Trump and his policies.
This writer believes the November elections are too far away to draw a real conclusion how well either party will do in November but momentum is certainly on the democrat's side with several victories in other races against their republican opponents. And Trump and the republican party's failure to lead since the Presidential elections has been glaring and scandal after scandal has left the White House in chaos. And now, Trump and his party are on the verge of passing legislation to deregulate the banking industry that will cancel out the safe guards put in place by the Obama administration after the Wall Street Banks collapse and the great recession of 2008.
What the people should do is follow what goes on in Washington and congress between now and November and act accordingly. Forget about the fake news and all the speculation. The past 14 months have been the worst for progress than any past administration and only a democratic controlled congress can change that for the better for the country and its people. The democratic party has its problems from time to time but they are the party still best at governing because they govern with plans and policy and are a steady voice for progress and facing the issues so important to the well being of all.
There is a reason why Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in the 2016 Presidential election and that could play out in the November congressional elections and that is food for thought.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Will Our Nation's High School Students Turn Out To Vote In TheNovember Elections?
If they do and cast their votes against those candidates who support the NRA and the gun lobby their vote could make a difference in a close race and many of the races will be close. And if they keep up the pressure like they are doing now all the way to the election they will surely gather more support from the public at large.
We have already seen Trump and his party pull back on some of their comments on gun control made after the Parkland, Florida shootings and of course they do not want to even talk about a ban on assault type weapons which is the key to prevent mass killings. Elected officials responsibilities are to protect and to serve the people, especially those in school. They now promote the NRA's position of arming teachers. In other words, putting more guns in school. The NRA and the gun lobby loves that because more guns will be bought. All we need is an armed teacher to go berserk one day and kill every student in his class. Talk radio in New Orleans is asking its listeners to talk about the subject matter, just what the NRA wants. They want that seed to be planted, they already convinced Trump.
The NRA, the gun lobby and those elected officials who support their positions are not concerned with public safety. It would be a great accomplishment if the younger generation are able to use their commitment on the issue and vote to break up that axis of evil and allow common sense gun laws to be enacted along with safety measures to keep our country, our people and our students safe. If the status quo does not change, the future will look like the failed past to keep our children safe. Hopefully the younger generation will stay engaged. They really can make a difference that really matters.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
We have already seen Trump and his party pull back on some of their comments on gun control made after the Parkland, Florida shootings and of course they do not want to even talk about a ban on assault type weapons which is the key to prevent mass killings. Elected officials responsibilities are to protect and to serve the people, especially those in school. They now promote the NRA's position of arming teachers. In other words, putting more guns in school. The NRA and the gun lobby loves that because more guns will be bought. All we need is an armed teacher to go berserk one day and kill every student in his class. Talk radio in New Orleans is asking its listeners to talk about the subject matter, just what the NRA wants. They want that seed to be planted, they already convinced Trump.
The NRA, the gun lobby and those elected officials who support their positions are not concerned with public safety. It would be a great accomplishment if the younger generation are able to use their commitment on the issue and vote to break up that axis of evil and allow common sense gun laws to be enacted along with safety measures to keep our country, our people and our students safe. If the status quo does not change, the future will look like the failed past to keep our children safe. Hopefully the younger generation will stay engaged. They really can make a difference that really matters.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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