Endorsement Highlights Grassley Leadership and Bipartisanship
The Gazette backs Sen. Chuck Grassley citing pragmatic, bipartisan leadership in Washington and strong Iowa focus. It notes his budget battles, the 350 billion tax plan stance, and potential judiciary influence, while contrasting with challenger Art Small and stressing Grassley’s long Iowa service and cross-party work with Sen. Tom Harkin.
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Letters to the Editor Split Over Bush Endorsement
Readers address The Gazette endorsement of President Bush and critique the paper for partisanship. They debate pre 9 11 warnings, Iraq invasion rationale, and the impact of policies on jobs deficits and healthcare. Several correspondents defend Kerry Edwards and question editorial motives.
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Bush failing to make case to voters cited in letter
A reader writes that Bush has not presented a convincing plan or truthful path on the economy, Iraq, and health care. The writer credits Kerry with real solutions and a fresh start, while asserting Bush is out of touch and not leveling with Americans.
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Not Possible to Win in Iraq As in Baseball Rivalries
A columnist links sports, politics, and Iraq, arguing winning isn't everything and that the U S presence there is a disaster. He recalls baseball rivalries with the Yankees and Dodgers, cites public figures, and insists the U S cannot win in Iraq while drawing on cultural metaphors and personal opinion.
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