Negative campaigning can inform voter education efforts
The Gazette argues negative ads can educate voters when they critique a candidate's record or policy stance. A Vanderbilt study finds such ads are more fact based than positive spots, though lines can mislead when taken out of context. Voters must seek information from multiple sources before deciding.
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Vanderbilt University
Iowa
Bruce Braley
Mike Whalen
Communist Party
Braley
Sally Pederson
Whalen
America
Arguments on religion and separation in Iowa letter page
The Sept. 27 letter critiques a Bible-based reading of the Founding Fathers and the First Amendment, warns of a lack of wall separating church and state, and cites Jefferson. It references editorials, Kiwanis public service, and political endorsements for Joe Bolkcom and Kelley Bellcom with community concerns on education, energy, and civil rights.
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Supreme Court
Thomas Jefferson
Danbury
Jefferson
Ed Nellis
Iowa City
Joe Bolkcom
Bolkcom
Bolkom
Johnson County
Iowa
Des Moines
Joe
Bellcom
Carol Thompson
Walkways at Noelridge urged for 2007 safety upgrade
Harry Berckes of Cedar Rapids urges Cedar Rapids park officials to install hard-surfaced walkways around and between Noelridge Park flower displays. The aim is to help visitors in wheelchairs walkers or canes access the exhibits, which draw large crowds each year.
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Noelridge Park
Harry Berckes
Cedar Rapids
Kiwanis Sponsors School Clubs Across Metro Area
Kiwanis cites support for numerous organizations including Xavier's Key Club and K-Kids. The report notes Kiwanis International sponsors clubs at elementary junior high high school college and adult levels with Circle K and Aktion Clubs in the metro area.
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Xavier's
Key Club
Kiwanis International
Linn-Mar
Mount Mercy
Coe Colege
Vote for Doris Kelley for Iowa District 20
A political appeal highlights Doris Kelley as a forward looking choice in Iowa District 20. It notes her leadership in communications technology and advocacy for municipal utilities including cable. It emphasizes her community service, open minded leadership, and commitment to inclusive decision making.
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Doris Kelley
Iowa
Kelley
Cable
Parti
Be blunt with Bush get out and vote
A call urging Americans to vote in the midterm referendum on President Bush. The message highlights Iraq terrorism the economy and Katrina relief and asks voters to share solutions and speak their minds at the polls.
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Bush
Iraq
Joey Keeling
Cedar Rapids
Rice's Middle East trip signals need for new U.S. policy
Condoleezza Rice's visit to the Middle East failed to produce a substantive peace initiative. Critics say Iraq policy faltered, Iran loomed larger, and Washington did little to rally moderates or press Israel toward a negotiated withdrawal. A broader regional approach and stronger Arab-Israeli diplomacy are urged by policy observers.
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Condoleezza Rice
Middle East
Iran
Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas
Iraq
Rice
U.S
United States
Bush
Jerusalem
Baghdad
Syria
Israel
White House
Gaza Strip
Abbas
Gaza
West Bank
Karni
Philip Zelikow
Washington Institute For
Zelikow
Bashar al-Assad
Yediot Ha’aranot
Washington
Assad
America
Ori Nir
Americans For Peace Now
Nir
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