Tonight my heart goes out to my Republican friends. People who are decent, kind-hearted and smart. I feel for them because their party has failed them. They may not see it – there’s such a burning desire to crush Hillary, but from where I sit, they’ve been let down. They may not want my empathy but I can’t help but feel for them.

I don’t think it is a surprise I’m a Democrat. Yet, through the years, I’ve voted for every party except maybe the Green Party. I try to look at the people running, regardless of their party. I don’t care what label you have, if you and I are on the same page, I’m ok with crossing over party lines. After all, for the large majority of us, we want the same things for ourselves, our families and for the world that we live in. Our problem is agreeing on how to accomplish all those goals and dreams.

I’m pretty easy going but once you cross my lines I’m done with you. For Donald Trump, that was long ago. I just can’t understand any father that allows or makes sexual comments about his daughter. Sure Howard Stern pushes the envelope but when Howard said Ivanka was a hot piece of ass, Donald had a choice – be a disgusting person and agree or tell Howard he’d cross a line. Donald made the choice to be disgusting and has been quoted making comments about dating his daughter as well.  If my Dad was sitting there with Howard, I can tell you he would have done one of two things – told Howard enough or punched him in the nose.

I find this week’s defection parade laughable. It took a 15 year old tape of him to FINALLY make people think twice. Give me a break. The “apology”? Pathetic. I was subbing in 3^rd grade Religious Education today and ironically we were talking about forgiveness and saying I’m sorry. As one of the kids said today, “You have to mean it.” Amen.

If you are like me and avoiding the debate, I would encourage you to browse a blog my friend Audrey and her fiancé Tom are writing – USA Though Our Eyes. The pictures are stunning, the stories fun and interesting. Check it out – https://usathroughoureyes.com/type/link/