Aiken Standard Founder and Leadership Credits
The Aiken Standard notes its 1867 founding with publisher Rhonda Overbey and executive editor Michael Smith guiding operations. Holly Kemp serves as news editor while the thought of the day reflects Thackeray’s emphasis on appreciating excellence.
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Polls don’t decide the race Hillary Clinton seen as lock
Guest editorial argues polls are unreliable in presidential race with Clinton buoyant in the polls and Trump rallies still drawing crowds. It notes competing surveys from ABC News and IBP/TIPP, warns against assuming outcomes, and urges turnout on Election Day while acknowledging other races and the sacrifice of voters.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer's address and daytime phone for publication verification. Letters must be under 500 words and may be edited for length, clarity, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organized-campaign letters will not be published. Email to letters@aikenstandard.com or mail to Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29801.
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Hillarys climate of hate ho are the haters
Columnists Hillarys climate of hate condemns Clinton as a ruthless hatemonger and criticizes her for alleged abuses of power. The column cites Project Veritas, past White House travel office firings, and critiques of drug companies and conservative groups. It contrasts Clinton with Trump as a better alternative.
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Letters to the Editor on Trump fascism and election choices
A set of letters debate whether Donald Trump is fascist, compare Trump and Clinton policy aims, and discuss voting choices. The authors critique and defend positions on Obamacare, taxes, immigration, gun rights, ISIS, immigration vetting, military spending, school vouchers, voter ID, and broader national direction, with at least two named writers and local context in Aiken.
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Adolf Hitler
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Jane Page
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Clinton
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Benghazi
Whitewater
Iran
U.S. Navy
al-Qaeda
Syria
Guantanamo Bay
Congress
Hillary Clinton
Renaissance deal transparency questioned in Aiken
Reader letter criticizes City Manager John Klimm and the Renaissance plan for secrecy displacing local businesses and bypassing council agenda. The writer seeks details on funding sources, approvals, and amounts for property options, urging council disclosure and taxpayer accountability. Ted Eno.
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