Something rotten in Iowa campaigns prompts surveys refusal
The Gazette argues that candidates avoid writing their positions by party advice and door to door campaigning. It cites about 40 percent of Eastern Iowa candidates not completing the Gazette questionnaire. The piece calls for honest campaigning with written issue stances and voter education.
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Political letter contrasts Bush and Kerry on war and rights
The author argues Bush offers hope to curb abortion and terrorism while Kerry would push liberal policies. They condemn the 9/11 response, endorse strong international cooperation, and criticize Bush economic results with job growth, deficits, and rising poverty.
Congress, Bush extend popular tax cuts through 2009
The Chicago Tribune editorial notes Congress and President Bush advance a bill extending key tax breaks including the $1000 child tax credit and 10 percent bracket through 2009 amid projected large deficits. It questions spending restraint and warns against paying for tax cuts with rising debt while criticizing timing as Christmas in September.
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Cheney Attacks Kerry Over 9/11, Bush Vacation Critique
The memo accuses Vice President Cheney of politicizing the 9/11 attacks while President Bush was on vacation in Texas. It claims Kerry would face greater danger if elected, contrasting with Bush and Cheney who allegedly ignored briefings before 9/11.
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Bush Allawi ticket aims to stabilize Iraq under Clinton era veiled caution
The piece argues Ayad Allawi as a dual national and Iraqs interim prime minister supports the Bush campaign by keeping Americans confident about Iraq until Election Day. It notes potential October surprises, threats of a limited draft, recruiting shortfalls, and shifts in regional policy as Bush seeks to project control and democracy. Allawi is portrayed as essential to the White House strategy and war effort, balancing central power with US pressure.
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