Rhode Island opinion letter ~ Republican rescue plan

This Rhode Island letter writer makes a case to help Republicans become Republican again! 

Rescue plan for Republicans

Michele Verduchi wrote in the Providence Journal, "I never thought I would be writing to help Republicans win." 

But I have advice for helping them win over the long term while staying loyal to their core beliefs (MaineWriter~ or whatever is left of them!), rather than merely exist in survival mode.

Here goes: Many (or at least  some) Republicans can be intellectual people, who believe persuasively about any number of important issues facing America today. I hope to find a time and place in our lifetimes where we can engage in spirited, intelligent, respectful debate on issues of importance to our nation once again.

Please understand that will never be possible until you leave the fold of those who think Donald Trump — his choices for leadership roles, his behavior and his glaring lack of competence to be the president — is in any way acceptable.

Republicans have options! You have choices: John Huntsman, Nikki Haley, Jeff Flake, John Kasich or many other conservatives who have brains and care about America. Be brave! Care more about America than this regime.

The president does not deserve your support. He is the opposite of many things you believe in. Be brave!

Michele Verduchi, Cranston Rhode Island