national politics
Caucuses are Tuesday, Feb. 27
Feb 14, 2024
Political parties in Minnesota will hold their precinct caucuses at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 as part of the run-up to the general election on Nov. 5.
“We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state...
We deserve to know where officials stand
Jan 31, 2024
Where are we headed?
In the past few weeks the 2024 election news has picked up, and with it many questions. Do our elected federal and state representatives agree with the position of Mr. Trump?
Mr. Trump’s attorneys in the New York case have argued as president, he would have immunity when...
Updated: Letters on national politics are good, actually
Mar 3, 2021
I write this letter in response to the one in last week’s Graphic headlined “Keep national political circus out of the paper.”
Troy Emerson, the author of that letter, claims to have been “frustrated” that the editor of the Graphic went against his own “keep it local” guidelines when he printed a...
Keep national political circus out of the paper
Feb 24, 2021
I just got caught up on reading the Jan. 28 issue of the Lake City Graphic. I was frustrated to see that you went against your own guidelines of “keep it local” and printed a national issue political letter to the editor from someone who doesn’t even live in the vicinity of Lake City.
If I wanted...
Trump is a national security threat
Oct 7, 2020
As a retired lieutenant colonel, I am gravely alarmed at the threat to our national security created by President Trump and his enablers. Understand, this statement is not made lightly nor without supporting documentation. Trump’s lack of understanding of the history, complexity, and ramifications...
Make American stand for universal human values again
Oct 7, 2020
I remember when America stood for universal human values like: truth, respect for our neighbors, strong moral leadership, outreach to those less fortunate, cooperative engagement with the world, respect for science and protection of the environmvent, inclusivity for all Americans, regardless of...
A teacher’s view on the state of our nation
Oct 7, 2020
The results of the 2020 presidential election will determine the direction of our country—long into the future. Voters need to carefully exercise their right.
As an educator, I have great concerns with the current president. President Trump frequently relies on bullying, blaming and belittling...
Letter: Ignoring problems isn't solving anything
Jun 14, 2018
To the editor:
Well, one word could sum up U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis’ first town hall meeting: Surreal. First, district attendees were required to apply online for a “ticket” to attend the town hall. Constituents had five days to apply. I had heard that not everyone was given a requested seat, which...
Letter: Disappointed by Lewis critics
Jun 7, 2018
To the editor:
I too attended the town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis as Deirdre Flesche said in her letter to the editor last week but I was appalled for different reasons.
Kudos to Rep. Jason Lewis for his commitment to having three town hall meetings that day. It was wise on his part...
Letter: Town hall meeting was anything but
Jun 7, 2018
Letter to the editor:
I would like to express my appreciation for Deirdre Flesche’s observations and thoughts on U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis’s Wabasha town hall meeting and the negative direction our country is heading in.
I attended this town hall meeting. The main thing that confused me was that Mr....
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