End of tribal politics or a third way in 1992
Richard Striner argues that 1992 politics hint at ideological synthesis beyond conservative liberal clash. He traces Hamiltonian and Jeffersonian strands through Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and FDR, suggesting the era may elevate democratic stewardship over dogma, aided by Clinton’s New Covenant.
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Richmond
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
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America
Clinton signals focus on deficit reduction with Panetta Bentsen
Clinton’s selection of Lloyd Bentsen as vice president nominee and Leon Panetta as OMB chief signals a push on deficit reduction and economic reform. The Sun notes Bentsen’s tax stance and integrity, while Panetta’s role increases policy influence. Rubin Altman and Rivlin join to shape an ambitious economic team amid party doubts. ED rest he knows he Bill Clinton showed last.
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Texas
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Associated Press
Virginia
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D-Calif
Office of Management and Budget
Los Angeles Times
Panetta
Robert Rubin
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Roger Altman
Congressional Budget Office
Alice Rivlin
Bill Clinton
Linn Academy and McLeod Education Group Form Partnership
Linn Academy founders partner with Clark McLeod to manage the Marion private school. The deal aims to create a laboratory for Linn Academy methods with potential for export to other districts while benefiting Cedar Rapids public schools nearby. This quiet union mirrors earlier debates over for profit and specialized instruction.
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Marion
Clark McLeod
New Enterprise
Linn Academy
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Taylor Elementary
McLeod
Telecom*xusa
MCI
Terri Petersen
Knoxville
Tennessee
Chris Whittle
Allow gays in to protect women in military
Sally Connell argues that protecting women means allowing gays to serve openly in the armed forces. She attacks military leaders for denying change, notes harassment risks, and urges swift enforcement of anti harassment rules while integrating openly gay service. Connell writes from Cayucos California for the Los Angeles Times.
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Navy
Cretly
Cayucos, Calif
Los Angeles Times
Immigration debate on Haitian refugees and U.S. borders
A letter argues against weakening asylum and entry controls under a Clinton presidency. It warns against mass Haitian deportations and rising illegal immigration, cites housing and urban unemployment issues, and questions whether asylum should trump border control and job access for native youths. It highlights cities like Miami and New York as likely first recipients.
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New York
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