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Can’t wait for the debates

I am a very good judge of human behavior. I also enjoy observing politics. I am a Democrat, but I have voted for many Republican presidents as well as Democratic presidents. Like most Americans, I vote for the person who sails down the lane, not too far to the left or the right.

The majority of Democrats and Republicans want the same things, but they go about it differently to achieve their goals. Simply, the ones too far to the left or right are not sailing down the shipping lane. They are sailing out to sea with no clear objective in sight.

Donald Trump is a political force and has a fire lit under him with many important issues that he has presented to America. The way he presented his views is hurtful to many, but they are real issues that many people want brought out. Many want to light a fire under Mr. Trump for doing so, but he has brought real current, important issues to the forefront.

I hope both will make the presidential debates representing their parties, and America can determine who will be president.

Glen Hurst, Fresno

This story was originally published July 30, 2015 at 8:38 AM with the headline "Can’t wait for the debates."

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