Here we go again ... Election 2024 -

Elena email Jan 14


Got this from one of my rabid anti-Trump friends. 
After a quick laugh thinking he was sending tongue in cheek, I took the plunge and read the article. 
Interesting to say the least as I’m not a fan of the former president and I remain a committed independent.  

By: Bret Stephens in the New York Times
Jan. 11, 2024


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