Democratic differences

Re “This primary is secondary,” Opinion, Jan. 27

Ethan Rarick is not paying attention. Although the policies of the leading candidates may be similar, their styles of governing will be far from the same. If Sen. Hillary Clinton is elected, there will be two presidents making decisions in the White House. The question will then be which one will lead.

To be the first female president is more important to her than the welfare of the country or of, I might add, her political party.

Donna Travers

Santa Monica

This article degrades the democratic process and tries to persuade the voter to remain apathetic and indifferent to important issues that will be decided in this election. Instead of calling on voters to learn more about these issues and understand the differences between the candidates, Rarick lumps their ideas together. Was it out of laziness, perhaps, that he did not fully explore each candidate’s ideas? Or is he discounting the primary to keep voters away from the polls, so that his candidate may have a better outcome?

Please, L.A. Times, select writers who will define and explore the ideas and issues and uphold the electoral process by educating the voting public.

Jackie Fisher

Altadena

Rarick is either speaking tongue-in-cheek or he is sound asleep. There are significant ramifications in the choices for Democratic presidential nominee. There is good reason for all this passion.

The platforms of the candidates may be similar, but their tone, history and authenticity matter. There certainly will be a remarkable difference between Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama going up against the Republican candidate.

Each Democratic candidate provokes a uniquely different consequence if nominated. Rarick’s position seems uninformed and inappropriate. Surely The Times can find better and more informed opinions.

Janice L. Angevine

Baltimore