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The focus of this year's presidential election has been directed towards change, with an outsider promising to do away with the "entrenched" politicians in Washington. Donald Trump has made this the hallmark of his campaign, especially calling out President Obama in a frightening number of ways.
Although Congress is at rock bottom with frustrated citizens from all walks of life, and rightfully so, the emphasis seems to be on the presidential campaign, with Trump sucking the air out of all rational discussions. But what about the need to change those in Congress responsible for unacceptable change in a truly bipartisan manner?
Here I am speaking about the members of the Utah delegation, who will again breeze to re-election with little or no legitimate challenge. These "representatives" of Utah values are also a part of the equation where change is desperately needed to bring some sense of productivity to our inept Congress. Why not start here by voting them all out of office, where our anger truly needs to be directed. After all, President Obama will no longer be around to receive all the blame for hindering the critical issues facing the nation. If change is needed, let's vote to do it across the board!
Patrick J. Sheehan
Ogden