Editorial Calls for More Competition in Aiken County Elections
An Aiken County editorial lauds nearly 80 percent turnout in the recent election but criticizes the lack of opposition in several races. It urges more candidates to contest offices like sheriff coroner clerk of court and county council and notes four contested Board of Education seats as a positive sign of civic choice.
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Paterson and Sanford clash over federal stimulus plan
New York Governor Paterson urged Congress to approve billions for states, while South Carolina Governor Sanford urged restraint. Congress weighs a proposed 150 billion stimulus focusing on unemployment benefits, food stamps, and public works to spur jobs, as critics warn against rising debt.
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Aiken Standard Staff Directory Update
List of newsroom leaders and contact roles at the Aiken Standard includes News Director Timothy E. O Briant Circulation Director Scot Newcom Business Manager Terri Cheek Managing Editor Michael W Gibbons and Customer Service Manager Letitia Jefferson with email style identifiers.
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Letters to the editor on the 2008 election and socialism
The letter decries the November 4 2008 presidential election as a turning point toward socialism. It cites Barack Obama’s victory as historic and argues the country faces economic woes and war while praising Obama's potential leadership and McCain’s concession. Moses Mims signs the piece from Aiken.
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Wesby election victory praised by Tammy Conner Moore
Tammy Conner Moore congratulates Donna Wesby on winning School Board District 8 and calls for continued community support. She thanks family and supporters and urges parental and community involvement in education.
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A Call to Republicans Over Party and Leadership
A heated message urges the Republican Party to reject liberal Democrats in Republican clothing like John McCain. It accuses him of disloyalty and suggests he join forces with Lieberman, arguing his candidacy harmed the nation and aided socialism.
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Bradley effect questioned by polls on voting trends
University of Wisconsin political scientist Charles Franklin notes the Bradley effect may not have distorted polls as expected. He observes that most polls accurately previewed the vote, suggesting white voters did not lie to pollsters about a black candidate.
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Culture war and Barack Obama in a newly elected era
The piece weighs potential paths for Obama from liberal to centrist, noting MoveOn fundraising and the left’s push for entitlements. It discusses Soros influence on social issues, possible Supreme Court implications, and the risk to Obama’s working-class appeal if he leans left on policies and social issues.
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