Experienced, knowledgeable

Hillary is experienced, knowledgeable, and qualified in every way. But, that makes her exactly what most of this country doesn’t want. Politics as usual by the consummate politician. BUT, as a tax paying, middle class, socially conscious grandmother, with hope for my granddaughters’ futures, my heart and mind will not allow me to vote for Donald Trump. What thinking, self-respecting woman would?

Judie LaPenta

Schaumburg

Government too big

I am a conservative. I believe our government has gotten too big. We operate this country with a huge deficit because we spend too much, there is a tremendous amount of fraud and we take too much in taxes from the hardworking taxpayer. The GOP candidate was not my first choice because Donald Trump does say offensive things. Yet, I believe in so much of what he wants to do to reverse the negative slip we have had from poor policy and leadership of the last eight years and maybe back further.

I am very concerned for our nation as our values and morals slip and corruption at the top is becoming the norm. My heart aches for our wonderful country.

Cheryl Miller

Libertyville

No brainer

Hillary Clinton is very intelligent and articulate. As a mother and grandmother I think she really cares about this country and wants to do everything she can to make this a better place for future generations. I think women tend to work for the greater good, and men are more concerned with their own reputation and legacy. I would vote for her no matter who she was running against, but against Trump, it’s a no brainer.

Marilynn Tonn

Palatine

Decision is simple

Push aside all of the negative comments and press about the two candidates and the decision for this election is simple. If you want someone that has consistently lied about her emails and the set up of a personal server that was designed to keep her activities secret, destroyed those servers and had others in her sphere of influence delete those public records on her behalf, then vote for Hilary Clinton.

If you want a continuation of the last eight years where the new normal is a slow growth economy, division of Americans into groups, open borders, greater government regulations and a retreating United States from the world stage causing more worldwide chaos, then vote for Hilary Clinton.

If you would like slower growth in the government (it never shrinks), tax reform and reduced regulations to spur economic growth and reduce fraud, judges that will follow and uphold the constitution and control of our borders and immigration system then vote for Donald Trump.

Donald Trump’s words have offended people. Hilary Clinton’s actions have gotten people killed. My vote is for Trump.

Keith Voss

Mundelein

Save the country

The fate of our country is at stake. Through progressive Democrat rule, there is: More income inequality; an upsurge of immense debt; extreme class warfare; inner cities’ urban plantation (with shootings and killings escalating) weighed down and growing from progressive Democrat socialist programs’ increasing reliance on government.

Donald Trump is running for president because he sees the devastating decline of this amazing country. His success in the private sector and his ability to complete projects; his support of the police and the military; his understanding the blight of the inner cities, wanting to elevate people; his grasp of open border impacts; wanting peace through strength; and supporting unity over divisiveness are critical to our health as a nation. He believes in the constitution. What one doesn’t like about Trump is not reason enough to not vote for him if this country is to be saved.

Cheryl Doros

Grayslake

What is the example?

Lead by example! This phrase is common among managers, teachers and anyone in a professional organization. What example has Donald Trump put forth? Demeaning minorities, women, people with weight issues seems to be his platform. When challenged on a substantive issue, Mr. Trump instead goes into a diatribe of unrelated stories mostly tearing down his opponent or anyone disagreeing with him, then holding forth on how brilliant he is — especially brilliant on gaming the tax system.

Lead by example. That is why I endorse Hillary Clinton for President. I feel she will treat everyone with respect and carry the burden of the office with dignity.

Roxanne Bloom

Schaumburg

Not Bernie, but ...

I just celebrated my 70th birthday in September. I tell you this because I proudly voted for Bernie Sanders in the primary. However, as Bernie is no longer a candidate and he is supporting her, I will vote for Hillary again.

Trump is obviously unsuited to be our president. He is hot-headed, rash and doesn’t even listen to advice from his own advisors. He definitely hates women, minorities and anyone else he doesn’t agree with. He also seems to know next to nothing about the economy and foreign affairs.

Hillary has a depth of experience in government unmatched by most other candidates for the office of president. She is calm and would not rush headlong into crisis situations. And it’s about time we had a woman president, though that’s far from her main qualification.

Elaine Lampert

Buffalo Grove