Gov. Gavin Newsom could focus his attention on reforming the Constitution instead of running for president.

Nothing personal. But I’m praying you’ll never be president.

I say this not because I think there’s someone better, or because you should spend more time with your family (as your son suggested). And I don’t dislike the idea of being represented in the White House by a fellow, hyper-loquacious Gen-X Californian of Irish heritage.

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Rather, I don’t want you to be president because I don’t want anyone to be president.

The United States shouldn’t have presidents anymore.

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The one public service Donald Trump has provided is demonstrating that the American presidency has become unacceptably dangerous — and must be ended, permanently.

Letters to the Editor: Newsom has what it takes to be a good president if he can get elected

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Look at what Trump has done to our beloved California: establishing concentration camps, illegally holding back aid, seeking to strip our children of citizenship, causing a water emergency, backing anti-health propaganda that could sicken millions and disappearing our neighbors.

Beyond California, Trump has ended the U.S. republic, ruling as a dictator by defying laws, Congress and the courts. He is unconstitutionally imposing tariffs,  working to steal elections, attacking our closest allies, stoking a........

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