Letters: GOP must now make progress
Republican House Speaker John Boehner came to the first congressional district for a second time Thursday night to headline a rally for State Sen. Lee Zeldin in his tight, multimillion-dollar battle with six-term Democratic Rep. Tim Bishop. Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
I'm so glad the Republicans gained control of the U.S. Senate ["Seeking common ground in DC," News, Nov. 14].
Now maybe they can accomplish some important goals, such as lowering gas prices, reducing unemployment, making health care accessible for everyone, raising real estate prices, bringing the stock market to an all-time high. No, wait, that was all done by President Barack Obama during his six years in office while dealing with a gridlocked Congress.
Maybe with Republicans in control, both parties will work together to address the country's other concerns, like the Islamic State group, immigration reform, raising the minimum wage and stronger gun control.
Let's stop bashing this president and let him finish his term doing good things for our country.
Irene Sweeney, Old Westbury
Leonard Pitts Jr.'s column calling for the GOP to "put up or shut up" regarding an impeachment of President Barack Obama was equal parts comical and sad -- and it hit the nail right on the head ["Dear GOP: Go ahead, impeach Obama," Opinion, Nov. 17].
If only more Democrats who ran for Congress in the recent election voiced support for the president and called out Republicans so succinctly, we might have had an outcome that represented progress rather than a ticket back to the Stone Age.
The nonsensical and illogical bluster from the right wing can and should no longer be taken seriously. The fact that so many have fallen for it is truly a shame.
David Eli, Valley Stream
