Power plays shape GOP race as establishment tries to deny Trump
Steffen Schmidt argues that establishment endorsements aim to deny Donald Trump the 1,237 delegates needed for the nomination. If no candidate gains a majority, a contested convention could produce a consensus candidate, with Rule changes and possible picks like Paul Ryan or Mitt Romney debated as compromise options. The piece frames the race as a Machiavellian contest and predicts intensified turbulence ahead.
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Community Letters on Democracy and Naloxone Access
A reader highlights a well organized convention guided by Roberts Rules and applauds free speech and civil discourse. Mary A. Klotzbach argues expanding Naloxone access aids responders and families amid rising heroin use. Critics say it risks false security and dependence, framing the issue as a public health epidemic rather than a crime.
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Editorial Letter Responds to Krauthammer Column
Kathryn Cummings and Gordon Taylor offer reactions to Charles Krauthammer on Donald Trump and the 2016 campaign. They defend Naloxone access and challenge claims of left or establishment conspiracy shaping vote disruption. Anamosa and Iowa City readers weigh in on media framing and party dynamics.
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Parker on Trump at AIPAC and the risk of a Trump nomination
Kathleen Parker warns Trump’s AIPAC speech shows a plain message and raises fears of fascist echoes. She compares Trump to Windrip, notes white working class appeal, and argues the party faces a choice as a contested convention looms with Kasich and Cruz splitting delegates.
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Iowa GOP Leaders Face Trump Support Question
Iowa ranks weigh whether backing Donald Trump is acceptable as the GOP nomination looms. Joni Ernst and Terry Branstad say they would support the nominee, while Chuck Grassley and David Young would evaluate once a nominee is named. Others remain noncommittal, reflecting a party divided as the campaign intensifies.
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