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Dems need to prep better for Palin
It is interesting that the first negative comment by Democrats about Sarah Palin was that she has small town roots. Four of their last five Democratic presidents had small town roots: Harry Truman, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Also,...Tags: Sarah Palin, Political Candidates, Lyndon B. Johnson, Delray Beach, Bill Clinton
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In war, politics a lethal weapon
A recent proposal by James Baker and Warren Christopher to curtail a president's ability to employ military force opens a long-needed discussion of Congress' role in the matter. But even if approved, the War Powers Consultation Act of 2009 would not...Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, Wars and Interventions, University of Chicago, International Military Interventions, Ronald Reagan
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Stocks' direction may ride on elections
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIf history is any guide, the 2008 national elections won't provide the kindling for a major stock market boom. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Elections and stock trends: An article Saturday's Section A about how elections may influence the stock...Tags: Stock Activities, National Government, Republican Party, Stocks, Auto Trends
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The little guy's first day of kindergarten
Man of the HouseSO WE SAY O WE SAY an Ave Maria and send the little guy off to school for the very first time. Kindergarten . . . the bunny lair of lower education. "Always keep your receipts," I tell him. "OK, Dad." "And save 10% of everything you earn," I say. "OK,...Tags: Alyssa Milano, Nike Incorporated, Upton Sinclair, Television, George Carlin
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LETTERS
Palin's not columnist's choice In the piece "Palin is a stunningly wrong choice" [Opinion, Sept. 3], James Klurfeld does everything he can to discredit Sarah Palin as Sen. John McCain's vice president. Though I do not abide by most of Palin's views,...Tags: Parties and Movements, Regional Authority, Republican Party, Corrupt Practices, Missouri
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Editorials from Wisconsin newspapers
DO NOT LIMIT POLITICAL SPEECHFor advocates of free speech -- and that ought to include all Americans -- the day politicians decided it was a good idea to regulate paid messages around elections should be draped in black on the calendar. The argument is always that these ads can...Tags: Sexual Assault, Political Candidates, Iowa, Economic Policy, Drunk Driving
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Palin: Text of the Speech
Spin CycleHere's the speech: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States ... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend......Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, John McCain, Primaries, Values, Alaska
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The 'assistant president'
Today's question: The Constitution doesn't define the vice president's role beyond a handful of government tasks. What should be the role of the vice president? Previously, Edwards and Lichtman discussed how history might treat Dick Cheney and digested...Tags: Heads of State, Constitutional Issues, Political Candidates, Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin
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ALMANAC
On Sept. 4, 1609, British explorer Henry Hudson discovered the island of Manhattan. In 1781 Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers. In 1846 architect Daniel Burnham, who gained fame through his Chicago buildings, was born in Henderson, Mass. In...Tags: Henry Hudson, Air and Space Accidents, Government, Television, Labor Disputes
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Community Calendar - September 2, 2008
TODAY Summer Clearance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., My Sister's Closet, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 103, Bethlehem. 50 percent off summer clothing. Fall preview sale. Also, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Proceeds benefit Truth for Women. 610-866-5715; http://www....Tags: Emmaus, First United Corporation, Easton (Northampton, Pennsylvania), Wars and Interventions, American Civil War
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Full Text Of Palin's RNC Speech
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's remarks, as prepared for delivery: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, John McCain, Primaries, Values, Alaska
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A forceful advocate for McCain
A prolonged, thunderous roar greeted Sarah Palin last night as the newest Republican star joined a long line of the party's media scourges, including former Maryland Gov. Spiro T. Agnew, who stood in her place 40 years ago.
Boos rained down when she...Tags: Regional Authority, Political Candidates, Harry Reid, Government, Republican National Conventions
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