Editorials on voting catch in federal form dispute
The Kansas and Arizona fight over adding state citizenship proof to the federal voter registration form hinges on the EAC’s missing member problem. Courts worry about a staff decision without commissioners, while Kansas Secretary Kris Kobach calls it a catch 22. The piece argues for a court ruling to safeguard voting rights despite political gridlock and urges resolution of the dual registration system before elections.
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Crises shape end of Obama's term says analyst
Washington pundit cautions that Obama, fatigued by a “vacation from Hell,” is disengaged amid crises and congressional gridlock. The piece argues he must abandon aloofness, take bolder risks, and stop caring about detractors to salvage the rest of his presidency.
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Public Forum Letter About Obama’s Presidency
A Lawrence reader argues Barack Obama was overmatched in national and international affairs since his 2008 election. The letter criticizes his decisions as tentative, calls for stronger confrontation of global threats, and urges reporters to vet leadership more thoroughly.
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