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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1996
Page
8
The piece argues that a president’s popularity depends on evolving public expectations. It notes that Clinton’s reelection victory over Dole does not guarantee sustained public support and that many early leaders finish above average in expert rankings despite lower public polls.
The column argues voters reward presidents for crisis response and communication. It compares Hoover's high 1928 rating, his failure to reassure, with FDR's radio leadership. It warns Clinton must stay transparent and avoid assuming a mandate, noting Truman's later icon status and the upcoming Clinton Library.
In a Cedar Rapids letter, Cale Dempster argues the Democratic Party has radicalized over 25 years, losing Southern support as the South reevaluates values once aligned with Democrats. He cites Florida and Arkansas as examples and faults Medicare demagoguery and liberal factions for turning the party into a political machine.
The Gazette faced criticism for an editorial urging restraint and urging the media to stop attacks on President Clinton. The piece argues for patience, noting Clinton has four new years to govern and calls for bipartisan cooperation between the president and Congress to enact changes.
Keith Flint reports Linn County Mobile Home Tenants Association members were blocked and detained while delivering political flyers to Eagle Ridge Kirkwood Estates and Summit View parks on Nov 2. At Summit View a man blocked exit, threatened arrest, and forced them to leave while not soliciting or selling any product or asking for money.
Editor letter from Edward R. Kuba complains Superintendent Lew Finch blocked Cedar Rapids school bands from attending a Clinton visit on November 4. He argues tolerance and respect for the presidency, noting the bands’ past appearances and the need to separate politics from welcome events.
The Gazette states it does not vouch for accuracy or judge opinions in readers’ letters. It notes that contradictions or corrections may be published later by other readers and offers equal opportunity for publication.
A Cedar County reader argues that a late term abortion in a barn should not provoke controversy and calls for new state drive through disposal facilities. The writer emphasizes mental health and proposes policy to prevent future unsafe situations affecting farm animals.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns but not all can be printed. Submissions must include the writer’s full name signature full street address and daytime phone number. No anonymous letters. 300 word limit for letters. one letter per writer every 30 days.
A Swisher reader condemns a Youth Plus cartoon depicting President Clinton and Chelsea. He calls for objective reporting and a public apology from The Gazette for perceived bias and suggestive political content.
Letter writer defends David Brinkley as honest journalist while condemning belittling remarks about the president. He notes Brinkley apologized after retirement and calls for accountability, fairness, and adherence to editorial context in broadcasts.
An Iowa reader reports a Cedar Falls paper misprint that transformed perennial into perineal in a UNI Panthers game preview. Gerald Baker suggests autoreplace changed the intended word to a crude anatomical term, provoking amusement and disbelief.
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