Second in Command Question as Bush Resigns Texas Governor
George W. Bush resigns as Texas governor prompting Lt. Gov. Rick Perry to swear in as governor. The move triggers state legislative questions about succession and the lack of Oklahoma provisions for appointing a lieutenant governor raises concerns about a double duty and smooth transition. Senator Brad Henry backs a constitutional amendment to allow gubernatorial appointment of a lieutenant governor to prevent chaos.
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Johnsons radioactivity fuels New Mexico agenda clash
New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, a Republican, faces political fallout from his drug legalization stance as term limits end his governorship. He urges more school funding and vouchers while avoiding entangling national ambitions with state policy in a heated public debate.
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What Women Want review skewers ad culture and Nike
The Amarillo Daily News piece critiques the film What Women Want as a marketed fairy tale about women's brains and desires. It argues the movie doubles as an extended ad for Nike and consumer insecurities, noting product placement and gender stereotypes while praising some satire about advertising beasts.
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Bush faces long road to united government after tight election
Chris Matthews surveys the 2000 election aftermath in which the Senate sits 50-50 and Bush leads a divided nation. He warns of victory rituals and urges bipartisan cooperation while noting party hardliners and culture war tensions. Gephardt and Daschle push agenda items, McCain vows to curb big money in politics.
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Christmas Spirit Versus Spiritualism and Jesus’ Divinity
Tony Snow argues Christmas underscores Christianity over spiritualism. He contrasts spiritualism’s hollow self therapy with Christianity’s God centered meaning, asserting Jesus is God and urging belief, with references to C S Lewis and Bethlehem. The column concludes by inviting readers to visit Creators Syndicate for more.
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