City Incentives Debate Cautions Policy Overreach
Lawrence city commissioners weigh whether to require local hiring and business involvement for incentives. While a community benefits approach has appeal, officials warn against overreach that could hinder development. Policy shifts depend on project specifics, staff guidance, and long term community gain.
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Leslie Soden
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Stuart Boley
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Latino vote and the 2016 election outlook
The analysis argues the Latino electorate’s impact hinges on the electoral college rather than the national popular vote. It notes Clinton or Trump outcomes depend on perceptions of emails and temperament, and explains most Latinos live in stable party states, limiting swing potential.
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Latinos could tilt swing states in Clinton edge bid
Andres Oppenheimer analyzes Latino influence in the 2016 race noting California and New York are solid Democratic, Texas leans Republican, while Florida Nevada and Arizona hold Latino turnout potential. He cites Univision Pew and early voting projections, arguing turnout may decide the election beyond distant Latino gains.
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Not Normal to Elect a Demagogue Trump
Trudy Rubin argues that a Trump victory would normalize demagoguery and incivility, embolden racist and anti Semitic rhetoric, and threaten democracy. She cites Trump attacks on opponents and the press, calls to jail Clinton, and praise for violence while urging Republicans and Democrats to reject this new normal.
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