Aiken Standard Staff Directory Lineup
The Aiken Standard lists key personnel for leadership and operations: Scott B. Hunter as Publisher, Timothy E. O Briant as Executive Editor, Dee Taylor as Advertising Director, Melanie Smith as Internet Sales Director, Phil Yates as Production Director, Terri Cheek as Business Manager, Laura Tiedman as Delivery Director, and Letitia Jefferson as Classified Advertising Manager.
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Scott B. Hunter
Timothy E. O'Briant
Dee Taylor
Melanie Smith
Phil Yates
We want facts to fit preconceptions by design
The quote attributes a bias in handling facts to align with readers’ preconceptions. It suggests ease of adjusting facts rather than changing beliefs, reflecting a critical view of selective reporting.
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Cal
Aiken County
Sue Roe
Karen Gutmann
The War on Women debate and abortion politics
Column discusses the abortio n politics in U S elections focusing on Todd Akin remarks and the DNC response. It contrasts Republican aims for limits and a human life amendment with Democratic support for abortion rights and public funding, framing the War on Women as identity politics rather than policy.
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U.S. Senate
Missouri
Todd Akin
Akin
Democratic National Committee
Mitt Romney
Paul Ryan
Republican Party
Romney
U.S
Barack Obama
Illinois
Rogue Afghan threat looms over campaign says Dempsey
Army General Dempsey warns rogue Afghan soldiers and police pose a serious threat to the war effort urging decisive action. Netanyahu urges a red line on Iran as Nasrallah blames the United States for the anti Islam film protests including the Libyan attack that claimed the U.S. ambassador.
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Army
Martin Dempsey
Afghanistan
Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran
White House
Tehran
Hezbollah
Sheik Hassan Nasrallah
United States
Libya
U.S
Letters on Vice Presidency and RomneyRyan policies
A belief in a strengthened vice presidency contrasts with critique of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. Editorial voices warn of extremist policies, tariff schemes, and potential social unrest. Jane Thompson and Sue Roe are debated for probate judge, while Victor Reilly argues Romney Ryan would risk hunger and upheaval and urges informed voting.
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John ‘Vance Garner
Bush
Dick Cheney
Mitt Romney
Tea Parti
Paul Ryan
Maxine Dexter Aiken
U.S
America
United States
China
Thompson
Jane Paige Thompson
Romney
Ryan
U.S. House
Clas
South Carolina
Georgia
Romney/Ryan
Victor Reilly Aiken
Aiken Standard Calls for Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with a writer's address and daytime phone for verification. Do not exceed 300 words and expect editing for length, libel, and taste. Anonymous or organized-cause submissions may be rejected.
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Aiken
Aikenstandard.com
Jennifer Miller
Jmiller
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