Class warfare chatter spurs Iowa political furor
The Des Moines Register's coverage of Roxanne Conlin and Terry Branstad stirred a debate on class warfare. Governor Ray condemned the rhetoric while editors later urged dropping the phrase to avoid scaring away potential industry and investment in Iowa.
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Iowa needs jobs not class warfare urges Shirk supporter stance
Richard O. Shirk of Oelwein urges Republicans, Democrats, and independents to unite for industry growth in Iowa. He praises the Iowa Development Commission and warns against taxing the rich into relocation, noting executive income and tax behavior while arguing for a business-friendly climate and regional job creation. He cites Bob Ray's opposition to class warfare and urges practical economic action.
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First Annual Controversy Traps Language Purists
A reader recalls a Western Airlines attendant warning of a "final landing" and a courthouse report notes a "second initial appearance." The piece debates awkward phrases like first annual and initial final, arguing language edits can create paradoxes while noting the logic behind repeating events.
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