Obama should lead that parade and stay for 2012
Washington observers see President Obama as a strong bet for re election in 2012 despite GOP missteps. The piece notes Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, and others making dubious claims while Wisconsin protests and Walker's union clashes cast Obama as a potential bridge to the middle class. Gene Lyons cited as Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist.
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Compound Fukushima calm outlook and grim Mullis verdict
The quotes mix cautious NRC optimism on the crippled Fukushima plant with Galveston County prosecutors labeling Travis Mullis a monstrous offender after his 2008 murder of his infant son. The record note marks day 81 of the year and recalls Browns Ferry cooling water risks in 1975 and NASA Space Shuttle Columbia launch in 1982.
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Today in History highlights from 1992 1995 and 1997 events
In 1992 USAir Flight 405 crashes after liftoff from LaGuardia prompting studies on aircraft effects. In 1993 Intel ships first Pentium 60 MHz chip at 100 MIPS and 64 bit data path. In 1995 Valeriy Polyakov returns after 438 days in space. In 1997 Tara Lipinski becomes youngest World Champion at 14 10, and Hale Bopp makes its closest Earth approach.
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Palin and the Palin Effect on American Politics
Kathryn Lopez argues Sarah Palin reshaped political discourse by merging traditional motherhood with pro life advocacy and a bold media presence. She notes Palin’s polarizing reception, compares public reactions to Charlie Sheen and Al Sharpton, and predicts 2012 will favor a ticket less tied to cultural wounds.
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