Polarization rises as gridlock worsens across parties
A Paris Tennessee Post-Intelligencer column argues political polarization intensified from 1998 to 2012, with Republicans winning in districts that backed Democrats in prior cycles, and Tennessee districts swinging sharply toward Romney. It warns ongoing gridlock could worsen if trends persist. It also highlights the PBS Frontline documentary League of Denial about NFL head injuries and dementia, noting how the league has addressed or downplayed the issue.
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Russell Center praised for regional services and programs
Online comments on GCTelegram.com applaud Russell Child Development Center after a grant from AT&T. Editorially selected remark lauds the center and its staff while a separate Garden City report notes city officials seek citizen guidance on prioritizing capital improvements.
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Cruz exhibits stubborn stance amid McConnell fix on debt deal
Texas senator Ted Cruz escalates confrontation as Mitch McConnell announces a compromise to end the government shutdown and avert default. Cruz denounces the deal on camera, questions Washington establishment and vows to keep fighting. He later softens on delaying the debt vote but stays defiant about partisan battles.
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Supreme Court may lift campaign limits for the wealthy
OtherWords columnist Sam Pizzigati argues that the McCutcheon case could erase remaining Watergate era restrictions on direct political contributions. He警otes that removing limits would let the super rich fund candidates directly while independent expenditures already tilt influence, risking a more toxic political climate than Nixon-era scandals.
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Deaver and Reagan’s legacy contrast with today’s GOP decline
Michael Reagan argues the Republican Party has weakened as infighting deepens and Obamacare battles persist. He cites Michael Deaver and Lyn Nofziger as essential, urging a return to Reagan-era media shaping and inclusive leadership to restore the GOP’s credibility and effectiveness. The piece closes noting Reagan Legacy Foundation leadership and distribution details.
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