Maybe, maybe not.    Every editorial group I've worked with likes to have a controlled fight in the letters section.    I think that's the reason the RG prints as many Trump support letters  as it does.    Pretty boring opinion page if there isn't opposing opinions.

Now if the letters to the editor are supposed to be used as a 'poll', or a gauge of support for the Party, then the RG  would have to use some public record, maybe registration numbers in their viewership area.

I'm glad they posted this editorial.   While their editorial comments lean center left, it's clear a real news organization tries to represent minority views honestly.      

Most all good ideas start as a minority opinion, it's a good thing to give them fair hearing.