Letter to the editor: Avoid malaise Feb 18, 2016 Feb 18, 2016 Updated Aug 27, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Avoid malaiseTo the editor:For Republicans with a high energy, conservative bent, there is hope for winning back the presidency.But not with a candidate that’s still in a “moderate-malaise-daze.”That failing formula allowed the Democrats to win the White House twice.It’s time to get behind and fully support a tried and true Conservative to finally reverse the curse of the GOP losing trend.Otherwise, those Republicans still miserably mired in that “moderate-malaise-daze” will repeat…after another defeat… “the Awful Ode to Failure.”It goes like this: “I’ts 2016…and again we lost…our apologies, Ben Carson…Our apologies, Ted Cruz.Bill DavisThe Dalles Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Republicans Politics Malaise Curse Democrats Presidency Hope Apology More from this section Your Voice: June 24, 2026 Your Voice: June 17, 2026 Top Jobs MARKETING ASSISTANT – PT, Hood River Distillers Postsecondary Pathways Advisor (Lyle, Wishram, Klickitat) Tasting Room Associate @ Hood River Distillers View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesOregon updates Waterway Access Permit, includes SUPs, hardshell kayaks, packrafts and raftsObituary: Mary JepsonDeaths & Services: June 24, 2026Deaths & Services: June 17, 2026Obituary: Douglas FramePublic asked to weigh in on future of Port of Hood River propertyEngineers consider construction challenges with the Hood River Bridge replacement projectThe Dalles man arrested for trafficking, sex, and drug crimesBran & Ash opens storefront bakeryColumbia Insight: New Gorge spider species gets name Images VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Latest News Goldendale Community Days marks 100th anniversary in July Hood River City Council extends emergency declaration after recent ICE activity Hood River’s Miller to compete in Les Schwab Bowl in Portland The Dalles swimmers compete in Prineville Hustlers see successful eight-win week River Bandits split series versus Red Roosters Local athletes compete at track nationals Summer road races, trail runs begin in the Gorge
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