Kobach pushes straight party voting in Kansas editorial
An editorial criticizes Kris Kobach for proposing a bill to restore straight party ticket voting in Kansas. It argues the move would curb independent voting, ease Republican dominance, and echo discredited poll tax era suffocation while misusing voter ID laws to inhibit real voter choice. The piece urges readers to comment on GCTelegram.com.
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Water warnings echoed from Kansas to California
Online reader comment on GCTelegram.com reacts to a western Kansas aqueduct story and recalls past drought warnings in the GC area. The post contrasts with a separate Kansas story about Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget and proposed sin taxes, noting fiscal restraints and required tough choices.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Garden City Telegram
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Obama swagger boosts hopes for late term gains
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank argues that Obama’s confident stance after a rising economy signals a stronger political position through 2016. He notes surging consumer sentiment, higher approval, and the potential for a Clinton or other Democrat to benefit as confidence climbs.
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Pragmatism and the Two Party Impasse in American Politics
Jason Stanford argues that pragmatism, born after the Civil War, offers a way to break the current ideological standoff in Congress. He traces polarization from the mid 20th century to today, urging leaders to adopt practical, evidence-based solutions over strict party purity.
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Kansas budget muddle shows clash over taxes and schools
Steve Rose analyzes how Gov Brownback and Kansas lawmakers pursued tax cuts and spending trims amid a growing deficit. The piece outlines differing views on revenue versus spending, the role of education funding, and a plan to overhaul the school finance formula to mask reductions while courting political conflict.
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