After reading a few news articles about the lower voter turnout in the Democratic Party’s Presidential Preferential Primary in Oklahoma on March 5, I wanted to place this election in proper historical context.
DEAR HARRIETTE: As a parent, I want to provide my child with everything she desires because she is my only one. However, I am concerned about the potential consequences of spoiling her. I understand the importance of instilling values of gratitude, hard work and appreciation for the things she receives, rather than fostering entitlement or a sense of privilege. Striking a balance between giving my child what she wants and teaching her the value of earning and appreciating what she has is crucial.
There's an ancient and accurate political adage: Elections are about addition, not subtraction. That's especially true this year, since the last two presidential contests have been extremely close. The decisions of a few swing voters in a few swing states have decided both outcomes, and that's likely to happen again.