Retention election finance gap hits Kansas high courts
A Kansas Ethics Commission ruling declares that state campaign finance laws do not cover retention votes for the Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The ruling allows unlimited anonymous money backing campaigns for or against justices, prompting calls for legislative fixes to add high court members to the state's officer list. Legislators face urgent pressure as November 2010 retention elections approach.
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Ungovernable America and the presidency that fixed it
Charles Krauthammer argues that leadership, not institutional structure, determines governability. He credits Reagan and Clinton with solving major problems through bipartisan cooperation, while blaming the era of Obama for failing health care and cap and trade. The piece defends the Senate’s checks as intended by the Founders and asserts public will defeated leftist excess.
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Paul Krugman
Bush
Mickey Kaus
Virginia
New Jersey
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Free Time movement shapes a man’s crumbling life in Minnesota
Garrison Keillor recalls awakening to political fantasy and personal loss as he reflects on the Free Time movement and its clash with reality. He notes a 62 year old former Republican whose life unravels from protests to divorce, job offers, and a prostate check.
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Public Forum on Dread Hotel Graffiti Response
A reader argues the Dread hotel’s new mural urging peace was non destructive and beneficial, then removed by owners. The letter criticizes the hotel’s actions as censorship and advocates self expression and unity through street art.
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