The Fear of Democracy in Elections and Spending
The article argues that the Constitution reflected fear of excessive democracy by designating Senate and president selection to bodies other than direct voters. It critiques campaign spending limits, cites Supreme Court free speech rulings, notes independent committees and parties' influence, and urges trusting voters to judge candidates' identity over spending.
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House of Representatives
Electoral College
U.S. Supreme Court
Los Angeles
Dick Riordan
Laguna Beach
Laguna Art Museum and Festival clash over heritage and change
In 1996 Laguna Beach residents confront Festival of Arts leadership, criticizing President Bruce Rasner and board actions as they push aggressive plans like pageant franchising and a potential merger. The Los Angeles Times noted lessons from a prior Orange County museum merger and residents’ sense of exclusion from decisions affecting their cultural heritage.
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Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Beach
Laguna
Bruce Rasner
Festival
Orange County
Festival of Arts
Rasner
Newport Art Museum
Orange County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Times
LAM and
NHAM
O.C
LAM
Laguna Museum
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G. Lewis
Laguna News-Post
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Freda Freeman
Cris Boudy
Erika Ritchie
Larry Shield
Sam Gangner
Larry Garner