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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1996
Page
4
The piece notes Jack Kemp at 61 as a key advocate of supply side economics now seen as outdated. It questions Bob Dole choosing a running mate with baggage from the 1980s and argues that modern VP selection hinges on ideology and voter alignment over geographic balancing.
In a bipartisan push, President Clinton and Speaker Gingrich seek expanded anti-terrorism legislation. They argue for strong measures while facing fierce political and civil liberty concerns across the United States and allied nations.
Local notice lists location at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm weekdays. Subscription and delivery support lines 649 5915 649 5315. Switchboard 648 2311. Editor contacts 848 2311 and publisher Scott B Hunter 11648 2311.
Powell dazzled a largely white GOP convention audience with a forceful speech that mixed praise of inclusion and bold stances on affirmative action and abortion. The former general’s performance sparked debate on whether he could have united the party and challenged Clinton in 2000, while signaling his possible future role in government.
Jesse Todd of the Daily Press weighs GOP prospects if Clinton wins reelection. He notes Clinton’s poll lead, Dole’s need for a clear issue, and questions whether Republicans will abandon tax cuts or shift strategy. He argues Clinton may align with many Americans on issues and challenges Republicans to redefine their platform.
A letter writer, an unemployed father of three with a second wife and custody of his first children, laments job loss and inability to provide essentials. He predicts welfare cuts will worsen hunger and crime, urging voters to support Strom Thurmond for honest leadership.
Dorothy Rosenberg from Clearwater comments Aug 5 letter praising the United States despite flaws. She questions party divisions and voter apathy, warns against special interests, defends press freedom, and urges gun responsibility while urging positive civic engagement and vigilance against dictatorship.
Reader letters must be brief include signature mailing address and daytime and home phone numbers for verification. All letters are subject to editing and condensing and should be addressed to Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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