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Why did you vote for Trump?
Jan 23, 2026
Good question. Did you vote for Trump because he is gracious, engaging, personable, likeable, inclusive? The answer is “no.” You voted for Trump because you expected him to stand firm against the “business as usual” politics that is firmly entrenched in our federal bureaucracy. You voted for Trump because you expected him to put America first. You voted for Trump because his values more closely mirror your values. You trusted Trump to push back on the forces that are destroying our country. You voted for Trump because he won’t “go along to get along.” Trump did not need the job. He did not seek the presidency to be someone. He ran to do something…to do something good. How does Trump’s example affect the way Fannin County voters should approach our local primary elections? I will support and vote for candidates whom I believe are qualified, honest, trustworthy, and have a demonstrated history of putting Fannin County first, through their service to the county. I value substance over style...transparency above turning a blind eye to nefarious activity. I value willingness to tackle the hard issues, not just the easy ones. I value action and accomplishments above engaging and likeable personalities. What are your values? Do you value relatives, friendships, “feel good” candidates, or do you value candidates who will be fair, honest, and have the qualifications to perform the duties of the office of which they are seeking? Join me in voting for candidates who stand firm on difficult issues. We all like our friends, but do they possess the ability to make these hard decisions, or will they just be a friendly face in office? Something to ponder before you hit the election booth.
