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Trump, Clinton should step aside and let their VP picks run

Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine shake hands after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Oct. 4.
Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine shake hands after the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., on Oct. 4. Joe Raedle Associated Press

Now here’s an idea! What with the vast majority of voters totally disgusted with both top-ticket candidates, why not demand that they step aside and let the VP candidates run in their places? Both Tim Kaine and Mike Pence have much higher favorability ratings than either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, and we will at least get someone half of us like.

John Maulhardt, San Luis Obispo

This story was originally published November 2, 2016 at 7:44 PM with the headline "Trump, Clinton should step aside and let their VP picks run."

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