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Election becomes personal

My first national election was Truman vs. Dewey. Since then, I have not missed a national, state or local election. This year I have a more personal feeling about the results of this election than any of the past ones. The results of this election can affect my children, grandchildren and yes, even my great-grandchildren.

Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, has pledged to repeal the Affordable Care Act or, as it is sometimes called, Obamacare. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers has supported all attempts to repeal or delay the Affordable Care Act. My question is – what would they do for the 20 million previously uninsured people that are now covered by this act?

Why is this election important and so personal to me? On April 8, 2015, my daughter suffered a massive stroke from which she is recovering. Thanks to Obama’s Affordable Care Act, she was covered and has medical insurance. Thank God for it.

So I urge people to think before voting. It could be personal to you in more ways than one.

Frank Rose

Spokane

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