Practicality vs ideology in New Hampshire politics this winter
In New Hampshire and Iowa’s looming primaries voters weigh practicality against strong beliefs. Mitt Romney blends pragmatism with conservative positions while Rudy Giuliani bets on voters prioritizing practical outcomes over rigid ideology. The Catholic bishops warn against single issue voting as Republicans face tough questions about change, growth, and party loyalty. David Shribman, executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, frames the regional climate and questions ahead.
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Millionaires' Amendment tests campaign finance reform
George Will argues that the Millionaires' Amendment in McCain Feingold incidentally protects incumbents while burdening noncorrupting political speech. He traces Supreme Court rulings on spending limits and urges revisiting the law to curb perceived corruption and unequal access. He notes party dynamics push self financing candidates and calls for reform.
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Public forum questions mayor's stock ties in tax rebate
Laura Routh of Lawrence questions the closed door meeting Sue Hack attended on the Deciphera tax rebate. She asks who the attorney general spoke to, what was said, and whether interview records exist. Routh notes Hack lists Deciphera and Biochenomix, claims they are the same firm, and asks about insider trading risk and timing of Hack’s Deciphera investment.
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