Fever debate on Trumpism and GOP voters
Aaron Blake argues Flake’s retirement reflects a GOP shift toward Trumpism as a long term trend. He notes Trump’s appeal to base voters and primary dynamics, suggesting the fever may not break soon and is tied to broader party realignment. Blake is a Washington Post political reporter.
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Yield impact of AT&T easement on farm soy yields
A landowner describes two soybean trials showing significantly lower yields on an AT&T transcontinental cable easement versus adjacent plots. The letter also endorses Dr. Andy McGuire for Iowa governor, arguing for health care reforms and mental health support.
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Trump economy fails to wow investors in Harrop column
Froma Harrop surveys Wall Street attitudes toward Trump policies. A 1 percent investor says short term gains mask long term risks from deregulation and deficits. Analysts warn trade wars and NAFTA threats could cap growth while global profits loom.
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Beers and Bureaucrats Spar Over Cross-State Imports
A reader columns criticizes Iowa alcohol rules that ban personal import of wine and beer from out of state. The piece notes a public bulletin, cites regulatory limits, and argues overregulation harms consumers while praising limited government, referencing past alerts on copper mugs and vodka in bars.
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