Demography and the GOP in the 2016 election debate
The piece analyzes how the GOP faced demographic change after 2012. It notes the RNC autopsy urging immigration reform, Trump’s 2016 win with steady Hispanic support, and shifting Republican views on demographic trends. It highlights Four think tanks' ongoing States of Change project and separate analyses by Anna Greenberg and Sean Trende, exploring future election simulations.
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Demographic shifts and black turnout shape electoral future
Bloomberg View's Ramesh Ponnuru surveys Greenberg and Trende analyses noting that fewer popular votes for Democrats could erode electoral legitimacy and suppress liberal turnout. He highlights Hispanic self-identification, intermarriage, Obama-era black turnout dynamics, and the challenge of recapturing electoral excitement for a possible Clinton-Trump scenario.
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Trade tensions weigh on farmers amid price slump and tariffs
An editorial notes farm margins have tightened as crop prices drop 40 percent since 2013 and farm income halves. Farmers like West Michigan dairy producer Roger Headley and Nate Elzinga cite cash shortages while trade tensions with China and tariff threats threaten soybeans, the region’s top crop. The piece cites official warnings on how Chinese tariffs could undermine prices, and stresses that U.S. farmers face fragile markets amid political moves and back-channel negotiations. The Times Herald editorial from Port Huron dated April 12 frames the crisis as ongoing and costly for agriculture.
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Readers urge restraint in handling Nassar case
A letter argues Attorney General Bill Schuette should avoid political gain and protect all citizens, praising Dr. William Strampel and MSA leader John Engler. The writer warns against expedient punishment and scapegoats, urging justice for all and vigilance against monsters everywhere.
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Opinion page guidance and Holland business praise echoed
The Sentinel outlines submission rules for opinions, including word limits for letters and guest columns, and urges readers to keep open minds after addressing past issues. It praises Holland MI as a top city to start a business, citing government support, a skilled workforce, diverse firms, and community values, while urging continued effort to sustain the honor.
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