Powell Would Challenge Clinton In GOP Nomination Debate
The Kago Tribune editorial argues Colin Powell could beat Bill Clinton in a head to head race, with polls showing his broad appeal on abortion gun control affirmative action and taxes. It questions why hardline Republicans fear a Powell candidacy potentially ending the right wing social agenda and notes conservative leaders oppose him despite broad acceptance among rank and file.
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Focus On the Family
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Editorial: Budget Changes May Not Have Lasting Impact
The piece notes Clinton may veto the Republican budget as Democrats consider bypass options. It cites Congressional Quarterly and AP on phased savings in Medicare Medicaid and welfare reforms, warning future Congresses could reverse changes or miss balanced-budget targets, questioning the durability of the 1990s shifts.
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Newt Gingrich Blames Messenger Over Book Debacle
House Speaker Newt Gingrich shed crocodile tears in a Q A with constituents over a Harper Collins book deal worth 4.5 million dollars tied to Rupert Murdoch interests. He called the press dishonest and said he considered resigning, citing impact on his family while defending his decisions as a response to a political trap.
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Hughes for City Council and Parks Department urged
A letter from Robert Vater of Cedar Rapids endorses Evan Chip Hughes for the City Council and the Parks Department, noting his landscape and horticulture experience and business background to improve efficiency and new leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Powell should think twice on Republican run
A columnist urges General Powell to reconsider a Republican presidential bid arguing the campaign would place him under harsh primary scrutiny. The piece compares debate pressure to public scrutiny, warns of Republican hardliners challenging him, and notes potential harm to his political stance. It cautions about stressful campaigning and possible misalignment with GOP voters.
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Election letters due by Nov 1 at Gazette editorial
The Gazette invites public letters regarding the November 7 election. Submissions must arrive by noon Wednesday November 1. Shorter letters have a better chance of publication.
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Cedar Rapids mayoral candidate on rights position
J D Smith states in a letter his belief in civil and constitutional rights for all persons and rejects claims of a special stance on gay and lesbian issues. He invites contact via two phone numbers for anyone seeking his actual position and urges moving on to campaign issues.
Cedar Rapids letter writer blasts Rev Larry Johnson
Tim Oberbroeckling from Cedar Rapids denounces Rev Larry Johnson for attacking schools politicians and LGBTQ people. He calls Johnson on a personal crusade and urges him to study theology, arguing his views misrepresent Christian principles.
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Larry Johnson
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Trails and Public Works Debate in City
Rob Johnson and Larry Pernicka discuss Cedar Rapids trails policy, urging balance with essential public works. Pernicka questions two more years of Don Thomas and touts 26 years in public works. Johnson lauds grants and trails linking to the American Discovery Trail and promoting youth fitness.
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