Money in Kansas governor race highlights fundraising power
An editorial notes campaign finance reports show Lawrence Democrat Paul Davis raised about 1 million in 2013 with 771000 on hand, while Gov. Sam Brownback reports 1.6 million raised and nearly 2 million cash on hand, including a 500000 loan from Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer. The piece argues money is influential but voters should judge by issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kansas House
Paul Davis
Davis
Bill Kassebaum
Kansas
David Kensinger
Sam Brownback
Jeff Colyer
Kensinger
Brownback
U.S
Venezuela’s rhetoric fans violent crime rise
Andres Oppenheimer argues that Venezuela’s incendiary anti rich rhetoric by Chavez and Maduro has fostered a culture of violence fueling a surge in murders and robberies. He cites rising homicide rates, weak police and courts, and idle youth as core factors behind the crime epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
U.N
Hugo Chavez
Chavez
Tyrs
Nicolas Maduro
Maduro
Venezuelan Violence Observatory
Miguel Rodriguez
Violence Observatory
Colombia
Mexico
Alfredo Romero
Foro Penal Venezolano
Romero
Bourgoisie
Monica Spear
Andres Oppenheimer
Latin America
The
Miami Herald
Media agenda in politics and bridge lane scandal
A discussion questions which scandal affects most and has long term implications during wartime and a weak economy with 92 million out of the labor force. It weighs A Fort Lee lane closures B Benghazi and Clinton C IRS targets D ACA claims, noting Christie denials and pressure on 2016 politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Fort Lee
N.J
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Hillary Clinton
U.S
Benghazi
Libya
Chris Stevens
al- Qaida
IRS
Obama
Christie
George Washington
Bridget Anne Kelly
Public Forum on Campaign Caps and Pay Gaps
Lawrence letter writer Zee Galliano argues for campaign spending limits to level the local political field. He notes higher salaries may broaden candidate pools, urging caps to prevent wealth from dictating campaigns. Letters must include name, address, and phone number for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Lawhorn
Zee Galliano
Lawrence
Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Journal- World
Lawrence Journal-World
W.C. Simons
Dolph Simons Sr
Dolph C. Simons Jr
Julie Wright
Susan Cantrell
Ed Ciambrone
Mike Countryman
Ann Gardner
the World Company
Dolph C. Simons III
Dan C. Simons
Electronics
Newspapers
Suzanne Schlicht
Scott Stanford
Andres Oppenheimer Oppnenheimer
Miamiherald
Bec
Shing By
Weng
CNN
Jersey Shore
Congress
Colin Reed
Cal Thomas
Tribune Content Agency
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!