Column: What your vote may really mean

TIMES RECORD • October 9, 2020

When people vote, they pick candidates. That’s what elections are all about. Not really. This year, there are at least four hidden elections taking place. For instance, President Trump has pushed his authority to overturn actions by regulatory agencies that are supposed to be independent, making them just another part of his administration. The presidential election could lead to their recovering their lawful, independent powers. That would mean environmental, banking and many other rules could be recovered. Plus, federal inspectors general could be restored to their independent authority. That is what’s just behind the presidential ballot. ~ Gordon L. Weil