View: Confirmation ends partisan cabinet fight
The Odessa American editorial urges restraint as John Ashcroft wins Senate approval 58-42 as attorney general along with Gale Norton and Linda Chavez linked to a broader Cabinet battle. It notes critics pivoted on philosophy while calling for focus on tax cuts and economic issues.
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Bush civility tour tests foes and foes test him
CAL THOMAS argues Bush’s civility may soften Democrats or invite a partisan trap. The column weighs whether gentle rhetoric can overcome hardball tactics, noting McAuliffe’s vow to strike back and predicting battles over budgets taxes and a Supreme Court nominee will reveal the strategy's effectiveness.
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Scandalous times and a columnist's quick takes
Thomas Lowell reflects on shifting scandal culture from Teapot Dome to talk shows, critiques educational neglect, and weighs merit, pay, and public figures. He muses on history, justice, forgiveness, and the media’s handling of political and sports figures. Lowell notes his long tenure at Hoover Institution and his aging perspective.
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