Do presidential debates shape elections and opinions
Sabrina L. Schaeffer argues debates inform voters and shape public opinion by highlighting candidates on stage and prompting media analysis. Even with limited viewers, elite discourse and coverage can shift perceptions of policies and leaders ahead of primaries and elections.
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Rick Perry
Scott Walker
Ben Carson
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Debates matter less in general elections says Rob Richie
Rob Richie argues that general election outcomes are driven by partisan fundamentals and incumbency, with debates rarely changing results. He cites Virginia races, the Electoral College, and forecasted House outcomes, urging reforms like the National Popular Vote plan and ranked choice voting to broaden choices and reduce winner take all dynamics.
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Barack Obama
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Mitt Romney
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Critics question trail vs pipeline oversight in Iowa letter
A former Iowa DNR trails coordinator argues that a 1,134 mile pipeline faces far less permitting than a new hiking trail. He cites agencies from the Army Corps to the state Historical Preservation Office and calls biofuel subsidies wasteful while urging tighter government spending.
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Make a Donation to Help the Hungry
The message urges donations to fight chronic hunger affecting nearly 1 billion people daily. It highlights uneven food distribution and cites 30,000 deaths daily and 6 million child deaths yearly. It proposes supporting hunger groups like North Liberty Food Pantry and Salvation Army, or donating online via wfp.org.
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