Kansas Governor Brownback Critics Cite Cherry Picked Facts
Editorials argue Sam Brownback misuses figures to claim education and job gains. Reporters flag apples to apples flaws in salary comparisons with Missouri and question private sector growth framing. Critics say cherry picked data and retirement fund funding inflate figures and mislead Kansans.
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Congress should reject Iran pact says George Will
Washington columnist George Will argues against the Iran nuclear deal, faulting the administration for secrecy and deception, warning it delays but does not prevent weaponization. He recalls past misjudgments and contrasts Wilsonian arrogance with constitutional norms while urging Congress to rebuke Obama.
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Trump populism echoes Chavez in GOP race dynamics
The piece argues that conventional wisdom deems Donald Trump a populist clown unlikely to shape the Republican nomination or win in 2016. It notes his rise from real estate mogul to leading GOP hopeful with 24 percent, ahead of Scott Walker at 13 percent, reflecting shifting dynamics in early polling.
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Trump and Chavez share nationalist populist edge
Andres Oppenheimer compares Donald Trump to Hugo Chavez, noting shared populist traits. The piece discusses creating enemies, playing the victim, and egoism, with specifics on Mexicans as alleged threats, border-city danger rhetoric, and Trump’s media tactics. It cites voting trends and critiques media reactions.
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