California Total Recall marks the rise of Schwarzenegger
The recall hinges on pop culture and politics as Arnold Schwarzenegger wins California’s governorship, aided by Darrell Issa’s orchestration and a public enamored with on screen action. Critics warn the election exposes flaws in democracy and governance under the glare of celebrity.
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Aiken Standard Staff Lineup and Roles Noted
The Aiken Standard lists staff including Publisher Scott B. Hunter and Editor Jeffrey B. Wallace with executive names Arthur T. Zappa Ellen C Priest Timothy E O Bri an and Phillip Yates as circulation director. Newcom J David Boyd and Cas Service M Letitia Jefferson are also identified in the roster.
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Phillip Yates
Directcor Newcom
J. David Boyd
Cas Service
Letitia Jefferson
Wilson seeks fame as Plame controversy unfolds
Joseph C. Wilson IV enjoys media attention surrounding his wife Valerie Plame and the CIA link. He and Plame, Democrats, faced scrutiny over political donations and a CIA front affiliation. Wilson hints at a dramatic obituary while opponents discuss calls to hold White House aides accountable.
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Letters on the presidential selection and parliamentary ideas
A reader argues the presidential race has become a beauty contest driven by money and media, not debate. The piece cites William Jefferson Clinton and Tony Blair, invokes Sen. Fulbright, and proposes parliamentary style selection to curb incompetence and empire urges elimination of primaries and a shift to party choosing leaders.
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Schwarzenegger wins California recall aided by Kennedy gal magic
Arnold Schwarzenegger credits Maria Kennedy Shriver for his victory after a recall election that pundits say was shaped by the star power of his wife. He vows to govern with bipartisanship despite past attacks and a shifting California economy.
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