Carter's Early White House Agenda for 1977
Washington observers expect Carter to grant an immediate Vietnam draft evaders pardon, push rapid economic stimulus, and signal strong ties with Western allies. He plans a yearlong tax study, universal health care, and a streamlined federal bureaucracy. Welfare reform and reduced agencies likely.
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The price of impatience in public policy
Edward E. Edwards argues in MGIC Newsletter that two ideas shape politics: government must solve all problems and must act now. He uses housing as example to show free enterprise failing claims, the cost of quick action, and how minority group demands shift costs, risking widespread inability to pay.
Roosevelt landslide reshapes nation with two states clinging
The nation sees a Roosevelt victory of 523 electoral votes to Landon’s 8. Maine and Vermont remain Republican strongholds. Vermont votes 62 149 for Roosevelt and 80 960 for London, carrying cities like Burlington and Rutland while losing Brattleboro and Newport. Governor appears as Republican George D. Aiken with running mate William H. Wills winning decisively. Fire devastates a family home off Gate Road. loss set at 3 000 dollars.
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Essay on 1976 election outcome offers cautious optimism
The piece argues accountability has arrived with Democrats in charge, rejects the landslide fear, notes Senate gains and losses, praises Mondale, and suggests the South will realign while the West grows as a political base. It concludes Carter could earn a successful term if he fosters mutual understanding.
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