Public Forum on party voting and GOP leadership
Lawrence columnist David Burress argues that party alignment shapes outcomes more than individual candidates. He claims the GOP in Kansas wields centralized power through leaders and committee control, and that MAGA influence pushes candidates to toe the party line on key issues.
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Biden luck and a turning point in the 2024 race
Jonah Goldberg argues Trump enjoys a remarkable streak aided by legal events and an assassination attempt that boosted his standing while Biden’s reelection case weakens. The piece weighs the political fallout, party morale, and Biden’s missed chance to pivot to a fresh start.
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Hometown Accidents Dot July 18 1899 Lawrence Daily Journal
In 1899 Henry Manwarring was badly hurt when a windmill hill wagon capsized after a neck yoke broke. He was knocked and cut but conscious. Dr. Leonard dressed his injuries. H G Church, 72, severely injured boarding a moving street car. six ribs broken, wrists sprained, foot lost, facial cuts. Work continues on Haskell institute athletic field east of the new chapel. Lawrence brick plant promises brick finer than those west of Philadelphia. Compiled by Sarah Parsons.
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Summer of rage and a rising Trump campaign in 2024
Jamie Stiehm reflects on a heated summer in America marked by political violence debates, a near assassination of Donald Trump, legal twists around classified documents, and a surprise running mate pick of J D Vance as Trump campaigns toward re election.
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Journal-World Editorial Motto and Leadership
Sympathetic coverage for the disadvantaged, exposing public dishonesty, and backing community improvement projects. Published by Chad Lawhorn as editor, Kim Callahan as managing editor, and Allison Tait handling advertising.
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