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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2004
Page
4
The piece notes Iowa judges face retention votes, with most judges running on records rather than campaigns. It highlights the Iowa Bar's favorable evaluations, the governor’s appointment path since 1962, and argues public retention voting supports fair trials over political influence.
The text argues against common campaign rumors about George Bush and John Kerry. It notes that Social Security changes target only younger workers, denies a draft for current retirees, and stresses U.S. sovereignty while engaging with the United Nations.
The Gazette reflects on readers letters from Eastern Iowa toward the November 2 election. It notes 300 letters printed in two months and over 1,000 since campaigning began. Editors describe selecting letters to inform about races and national politics and urge readers to submit again after voting.
President Bush cites inherited recession and 9 11 shocks as deficits cause. He pledges to slow non security discretionary growth and cut the deficit in half in five years through pro growth policies and spending restraint. Opponent Kerry argues deficits surged under Bush and calls for tax cut repeal and corporate welfare reforms.
A letter from Larry Kahler and LeRoy Barnhart argues for strong Senate leadership and active civic engagement. They warn against deficit risks and support reforms to secure retirees while urging voters to choose leaders who address long term funding and intergenerational fairness.
In a letter, Jim Meyer of Solon criticizes flier claims from Senators Kerry and Harkin about gun owners. He notes Kerry's NRA F rating and 51 of 55 votes against gun owner interests, while citing the Humane Society as pro hunting opposition and Bush administration support for Second Amendment rights.
A government employee and Vietnam era veteran states support for Bush over Kerry. The author notes Kerry offers ideas on emergency funding medical research and job creation but argues Kerrys approach is outdated and could jeopardize Americas future.
A letter urges Catholic voters to weigh abortion positions first when choosing candidates. It cites Vatican documents and Pope John Paul II stressing the primacy of protecting life, arguing the right to life underpins all rights and urging voters to assess each contender's stance on abortion.
President Bush tells young workers he will set aside part of their payroll deductions for private accounts. Critics note he made the same pledge in 2000 but offered no plan to fulfill it. The article discusses Social Security as a revolving fund funded by current contributions.
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