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Harris is candidate with
character for president

In the romantic comedy “The American President,” Michael Douglas said, “Being President of this country is entirely about character.” There is nothing romantic or comedic about the 2024 election.

I agree, the presidency is all about character.

Our choice is the person who says the most outrageous, offensive and untruthful things, or the person who is subjected to those insults and lies. The candidates trade barbs, but most of the verbal abuse comes from the GOP.

For me, the decision is easy. I support Kamala Harris for president. Harris has spent her career on the side of the people, prosecuting those who break the law. Her commitment to our Constitution and the rule of law is unquestioned.

Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies and faces numerous other federal and state charges for his alleged crimes. He does not exhibit the character we need in a president. Elect Kamala Harris.

Dennis Hawkins
San Jose

Vote for Liccardo’s
impressive résumé

I was thrilled to see that the Mercury News has endorsed Sam Liccardo in the race for Anna Eshoo’s seat in Congress.

I have attended several of Liccardo’s neighborhood talks in the past few months and have been very impressed. Liccardo has the smarts, curiosity, nuance, experience and chutzpah to be a standout representative of Silicon Valley in Washington, D.C. He spoke eloquently and in great depth on a variety of national issues, including climate change, relations with Israel and transportation policy. In addition, I found him very approachable, personable and responsive one-on-one.

He would make a great congressman representing Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.

Mike Swire
San Mateo