Letters to the Editor: Bergman doesn't represent us
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Bergman doesn't represent us
Rep. Jack Bergman is very personable, with a charming smile. However, when he speaks, he often puts a spin on things to cast himself in a way opposite to his record, in order to appease his constituents. What do I mean?
He voted AGAINST funding for the Soo Locks, yet said that he’s proud to support the locks and the jobs it provides.
He has voted AGAINST every bill brought forth that would benefit workers, yet said that he supports the working people.
He voted AGAINST capping prescription drug costs for senior citizens, yet said that he’s a champion of our older population.
He voted AGAINST capping insulin prices, then said that it’s too expensive.
He voted AGAINST the Child Tax Credit, but said that he’s a true supporter of families.
He voted AGAINST the Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, then blames President Biden for rising fuel costs.
He has voted AGAINST education 100% of the time.
He has voted AGAINST women’s rights 100% of the time.
Most recently, he voted AGAINST relief funding for Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
What has he voted for? He voted IN FAVOR of big business and tax cuts for the wealthy 100% of the time.Jack Bergman does not represent the citizens in Northern Michigan.
Dr. Bob Lorinser is a true Michigander who understands what is needed for the hard-working people living in Northern Michigan. Dr. Bob doesn’t talk “out of both sides of his mouth.” What he says, he means, and will do. Vote for Dr. Bob Lorinser for our 1st District Congressman in November.
Anne BilliardAlanson
Trump Republicans only interested in taking our freedoms away
Trump Republicans are only interested in taking away freedoms they disagree with –– like reproductive rights, marriage equality, and the freedom to choose our own leaders. Look no further than secretary of state candidate Kristina Karamo.
Karamo has quickly become a darling of the MAGA crowd due to her outrageous comments and fringe policy positions. She’s called abortion a “satanic practice” akin to human sacrifice, said LGBT Americans “violate God's creative design,” and promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. Putting our elections in her hands is a risk we cannot afford.
To protect our freedoms, every Michigander must make their voice in this election. We must re-elect pro-choice, pro-democracy Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and defeat anti-choice election deniers like Kristina Karamo this November.
Alison MellonBoyne City
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Letters to the Editor: Bergman doesn't represent us
