Texas Governors Gaffe and Poll Shake Perry Image
A Texas political column analyzes how Governor Rick Perry’s presidential campaign harmed his image and Texas’ standing. A released survey of 806 Texans finds 37 percent view him less favorably, 45 percent think the campaign hurt Texas’ image abroad, and 53 percent say he should not seek re election in 2014. The piece urges Perry to focus on state issues such as water, school finance, higher education costs, roads and aging population, arguing his path to rehabilitation hinges on leadership in the 2013 14 period.
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Freedom Theme Stirs Local Pulitzer Winner Remarks
Laura Dennis, editor, reflects on freedom in a public statement accompanying the 11988 Pulitzer Prize win. The piece argues peace starts within, linking self control to personal growth and societal liberty, grounded in moral codes and the Declaration of Independence.
Romney Gaffe Signals Conservative Test on Minimum Wage
Lowell Thomas notes Mitt Romney’s remark about the poor and a subsequent push for indexing the minimum wage. The piece argues such policy links reveal core conservative stance, citing historical unemployment data among black teens, inflation, and Friedman’s views, urging voters to judge Romney by these facts.
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Public discussion on contraceptive coverage mandate sparks debate
Online comments show division over a federal rule requiring nonprofit employers to provide contraceptive coverage. Posts praise or oppose the mandate as public health versus religious liberty, with related opinions on education policy and local energy project delays. Political talk, local issues, and community reactions fill the thread.
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