WILLIAMSVILLE — The Republican Party has lost its mind.
Out of desperation, its House members have elected a speaker who, if his party's candidate is not elected, believes that the democratic election process is corrupt.
If his candidate is elected, no problem.
Where does America go from here?
This Voices Letters from readers was submitted to The Commons.
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