Biden accused of lifting lines in campaign debate
The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal scrutinize Senator Joe Biden for borrowing phrases from Neil Kinnock and other leaders. The Times cites alleged plagiary in speeches and a past Syracuse University case, while the Journal warns of character questions tied to Bork confirmation clashes and Biden's campaign conduct.
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What Do Our 17 Year Olds Know
A sweeping critique notes 11th graders score badly on history and literature tests. Only about half place Jefferson in 1800 1820 and FDR in the 1930s while most cannot name Civil War dates or key works. The authors warn cultural illiteracy risks adulthood and citizenship. Universal Press Syndicate
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Dole Makes Electability Appeal to Iowa anti abortion Vote
In Ames and Des Moines Dole pitched as a unitary conservative with broad appeal. He argued he is the most electable Republican, citing his pro life record since 1975 and leadership across issues beyond abortion. He praised Robertson supporters while outlining a fuller GOP image.
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Has the American pendulum swung toward liberal views since 1984
The piece debates whether Americans shifted left after Reagan’s 1984 elections, weighing Supreme Court nominee Robert H. Bork, abortion rights, busing, affirmative action, and privacy. It notes Kennedy Biden scrutiny, judicial restraint, and potential 1988 election implications for Dole and the Senate fight.
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