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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2012
Page
11
The Aiken Standard traces its heritage to 1867 with publisher Scott B. Hunter and executive editor Tim OBranient among its longtime leaders. The paper lists roles including Dee Taylor, Melanie Smith, Terri Cheek, Laura Tiedman, and Letitia Jefferson guiding advertising, internet sales, business operations, and delivery.
Readers debate a proposed shift in Aiken County government from administrator to manager form. The letter-writer warns loss of independent checks and balances, urging a yes vote on November 6 and highlighting auditor and treasurer changes under the new system.
A reader recounts Mitt Romney’s Ohio stump speech suggesting campaign money comes from donors and questions governance by donors. The letter contrasts Romney with Barack Obama and urges continued Obama leadership for economic recovery. It also praises Jane Page Thompson’s dedication, integrity, and plan to modernize Aiken probate services. Judge D. Rembert
A political commenter demands President Obama stand down over the Benghazi killings noting an ambassador and three others died after a reportedly delayed response. The author argues only the President can grant military action and urges voters to act on November 6.
Aiken County voters hear support for Melissa Oremus a conservative Republican and local businesswoman. She runs multiple ventures Mon key Joe's MLC Real Estate The Game Dudes and Jen Jae Trucking and would bring fiscal conservatism and strong banking experience to the treasurer role with a write in campaign on November 6.
Charles Krauthammer argues Obama showed a petty tone in the third debate and failed to beat Romney on naval power Iran policy and diplomacy. He credits Romney with a steadier approach and a Reaganesque don’t quarrel strategy while noting Obama’s missteps and misstatements on Benghazi and foreign trips.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit signed letters with a return address and daytime phone for verification. Letters must be under 300 words, may be edited for clarity and tone, and anonymous or organized-campaign submissions will not be published.
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