Objection to penalty still valid None qualified to decree death
The Supreme Court split on whether capital punishment for murder is cruel or unusual and whether it is justified. The majority upheld death as constitutional for murder but allowed case by case decisions, while Brennan and Marshall would ban it in all cases. The decision limits death to retribution with standards, raising questions about fairness and future use.
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Precedents in presidential nominating history loom for 1976 race
Editorial Research Reports notes Connecticut and Utah will select 55 GOP delegates ahead of the August convention. Ford trails Reagan in early counts, and historians flag 1884 and 1932 as relevant precedents. The piece cautions against precise forecasts while highlighting the lasting impact of past conventions.
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Reagan’s many compromises as governor examined
A Washington analysis compares Ronald Reagan’s deeds to his rhetoric, noting budget expansions for higher education and health, tax shifts, pragmatic compromise with lawmakers, and strong regulatory actions. It contrasts his governing style with Carter’s, highlighting delegation and focus on policy over detail.
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