Columnist Jason Williams returned to his hometown of Gallipolis, Ohio, in the heart of Trump country. Here's why it was such a challenging assignment for him.
Jason WilliamsGALLIPOLIS, Ohio – I've been a journalist for 21 years. I've never struggled to write something as much as I have this column.
That is, unless the Democratic candidates somehow miraculously start talking about real-world issues like jobs and safety. Tuesday night would actually be a great time for them to start appealing to everyday Americans, when the candidates debate 125 miles north of here in Westerville.
The man, who added he's a registered Democrat, talked to Enquirer photographer Albert Cesare and me for nearly an hour on his front porch on a hot evening. He said a lady at his church had given him grief for supporting"racist" Trump, but the man said he's seen no hard evidence that's true. I saw one Trump bumper sticker, and it was on a luxury SUV. My colleague saw a"Trump 2020" doormat on a houseboat.I've taught US government for 40 years. Thanks to Trump, I'm doubting the Founders' plan.
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