Election integrity under fire in Sedgwick County
Editorial argues voter system vulnerabilities and user error delayed Wichita Sedgwick County election results into late Tuesday night and early Wednesday, citing machine malfunctions and posting issues. It notes staff cuts and inexperience, debates Lehman replacement, and upcoming citizenship proof requirements.
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Obama must focus on foreign policy after election
Washington columnist David Ignatius argues Obama must shift from cautious leadership to active diplomacy. Key issues include China and Asia balance, Iran negotiations, Afghanistan transition, and Middle East peace. He urges quiet talks and a frontward approach to reset U.S. strategy with Beijing, Tehran, and regional partners.
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Kennedy and Hoover Meet Amid Palm Trees In Unity Gesture
In a historic scene from over fifty years ago, John F Kennedy and Herbert Hoover exchanged a carefully staged gesture at a Palm Beach setting. The event, arranged by Joseph P Kennedy, sought national unity as Kennedy had defeated Richard Nixon in a tight race. Both men, Navy veterans who entered Congress in 1946, shared a formal meeting amid palm trees and a backdrop of political symbolism.
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Obama victory reshapes questions for a second term
David M. Shribman reflects on Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection, contrasting the campaign’s ferocity and Ohio pivot with 1960 and 2008. He notes a smaller margin, a sobered president, urgent economic challenges, and the need for a different, more effective approach in governance. The piece weighs unity, mandate, and future policy direction.
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