Democrats in Disarray Over Dukakis Biden Tape Scandal
The piece argues the Democratic party again looks inept as a video tape shows Biden borrowing lines from a British statesman. Dukakis staff are blamed for timing and handling, while Dukakis faces questions of indecision over resignations. Gephardt is cleared, yet the aura of factional weakness persists as Republicans enjoy the distraction from Iran Contra.
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Iowa school calendars split over August openings
Guttenberg poll shows 79 percent of 340 Iowa districts oppose August openings, yet polls of parents indicate 60 percent favor starting earlier. The article cautions against letting school boards’ views alone drive a calendar change, urging broader public input and revisiting the issue.
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Dem follies and the 1992 Democratic struggle
A Boston newsstand panorama shows Biden exiting the race amid plagiarism claims, Schroeder tears, and Dukakis dismissing two aides over attack tapes. The piece weighs how repeated political missteps shape voter trust, with Gallup data stressing experienced leadership. It argues Democrats risk branding as unreliable while Republicans hold two seasoned rivals in Dole and Bush.
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Time for a two-hanky presidency
A Texan recalls a friend proposing a sobbing female president with mocked slogans and teary tactics. The caller imagines Patricia Schroeder crying to sway policy while critics claim such theatrics would win votes. The writer rebukes the idea, then reluctantly endorses Bork’s nomination.
Woodward book sparks debate on money and democracy
Washington column critiques Woodward for profiting from exposés while arguing the core issue is how money influences journalism and policy. It discusses Casey’s covert tactics, the Reagan era, and the need for public disclosure to sustain democracy amid foreign and domestic actions.
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