Editorial: Iowa 2nd District offers clear choice in funding debate
The Gazette notes a stark contrast between Democrat Dave Nagle and Republican Jim Nussle in the reapportioned Iowa 2nd District. Nagle pursues traditional pork barrel tactics to secure federal funds, while Nussle pledges cuts to spending, even at Iowa projects, framing his stance as integrity. Voters face a test of who sacrifices for budget control and who delivers funds.
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Congress cries wolf over special probes on Iraq policy
The piece argues against endless calls for a special counsel into Bush era Iraq policy before the Gulf War. It questions congressional distrust fuels, warning investigations may target accusers more than the accused and urging balanced reporting. The author recalls coddling Saddam Hussein critique.
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Values debate deepens as Democrats seek centrism in 1990s
A political essay traces the Democrats shift toward centrism under Bill Clinton and Al Gore, contrasting past left-leaning stances with present efforts to avoid playoff of values attacks. It notes the enduring tension between the white middle class and party reformers, and recalls historical pivots from Adlai Stevenson to Bryan and Taft.
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Michael Barone
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William Howard Taft
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Quayle Smarts Outpace Convention Jokes Says McGurn
William McGurn argues the Democratic convention mocks Dan Quayle while revealing voters see Democrats as out of touch with values. He praises Quayle’s stance on issues and predicts his rebound for a second term, contrasting party elites with public sentiment. He notes Gore’s leftward tilt and Clinton family positioning.
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Dan Quayle
David Dinkins
Zell Miller
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al Gore
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We Depend On What We Don’t Understand
Guest columnist recalls childhood tinkering with a mantel clock and contrasts hands on learning with modern reliance on electronics. The piece cites Alan Trivel and warns that sophisticated devices raise vulnerability and dependence, from cars to computers, altering how we fix problems and understand the world.
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