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Endorsement time-saver

With the dual purpose of serving the public good and allowing the editorial staff more time to opine on other pressing issues, I propose a simple and concise, yet highly informative “voter guide” to assist the electorate in determining the best candidates.

This would be in lieu of lengthy endorsements with expert analysis. I like to think of this as a “less is more” method that saves valuable time in poring over candidates’ policy positions, platforms, prior voting records, public statements, etc. That takes a lot of time no doubt.

Without further ado, here it is: Democrats: Very, very good! Republicans: Very, very bad!

David A. Smith

Richmond

This story was originally published September 30, 2016 at 9:11 PM with the headline "Endorsement time-saver."

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