Political class self-interest is obvious in presidential choices

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ empty promises and lies, and her allegiance to Donald Trump’s racist, hate-filled misogynistic message belie her self-proclaimed image of a caring individual.

Her voting history is a matter of public record, and her lack of support for basic needs such as food (voted against SNAP), health care (voted more than 50 times to repeal the ACA) and fair wages (voted against equal pay) is appalling. As a woman, I find it unconscionable that she voted against the Violence Against Women Act.

To hear her speak, one would think that she has single-handedly saved Fairc...