Letters on Kamala Harris’ Lack of Action Regarding Hurricane Helene

The Issue: President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ response to Hurricane Helene.

Many tragic stories have emerged from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene down south (source, Oct. 1).

The death toll is climbing, flood damage is extensive, and millions are facing power outages despite restoration efforts by Con Edison.

However, all FEMA seems to offer are loans for those affected. Loans?

America generously allocates billions in aid to foreign countries annually, yet when it comes to helping our own people in times of crisis, the response seems lacking.

Rob Lobenstein

Hubertus, WI

I predict that the lack of action by the Biden-Harris administration during Hurricane Helene will negatively impact Harris during the upcoming elections.

Rodrigo Saenz

Queens

As you are aware, Hurricane Helene has caused massive devastation in Florida and other regions across the country.

The death toll continues to rise, entire communities have been wiped out, and there are numerous missing individuals and significant property damages.

Why is President Biden seemingly doing so little to aid our devastated communities? Despite reassurances, neither he nor Vice President Harris have been present on the ground to engage with affected individuals.

Perhaps they prioritize political gain over genuine assistance. Redirecting funds from foreign conflicts to domestic recovery efforts could make a substantial difference in rebuilding our communities.

Bert LeBlanc

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Regarding leadership in the White House: President Biden may hold the title, but his actions seem to lead us into further turmoil.

Joseph Briglia Jr.

Tampa, Fla.

Where is Vice President Harris amidst the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene?
Her response has been impersonal and scripted, lacking the necessary empathy for the situation. Avoidance of media questions further raises concerns.

It’s one thing to ask questions as a prosecutor in a controlled environment, but responding to them in real-time is a different challenge.

Betty Schwartz

Livingston, NJ

The Issue: The vice president’s desire to end the current filibuster rule to reinstate Roe v. Wade as law.

Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her intent to eliminate the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster rule to restore Roe v. Wade with a simple majority vote, a contrasting stance to her past support for preserving the filibuster rule when Republicans held the Senate in 2017.

This shift raises questions about the priority of political strategy over legislative integrity, especially this close to the November elections.

Sal Giarratini

Boston, Mass.

Coming from a region where abortion is not a contentious issue, I find the debate in America reflective of a patriarchal and religiously influenced society.

Arthur Saginian

Santa Clarita, Calif

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