Nay to Newt as House speaker in question a year after Gingrich rise
The piece surveys Newt Gingrich's waning political standing since 1995, noting ethics lapses and incendiary conduct that have transformed his speakership into a liability. It argues he should be replaced if he cannot lead from behind and highlights possible successors Dick Armey and John Kasich.
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Federalist Papers as reading in California high schools
A syndicated column argues for including The Federalist Papers in California high school curricula. It notes Madison Hamilton and Jay defended the Constitution with checks and balances, warns about legislators could abuse power, and encourages students to look up unfamiliar terms as part of studying a pivotal American governance text. Sowell, Hoover Institution senior fellow, is cited.
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British election shaping up as nasty Labour Blair to topple Conservatives
The coming British election by May pits Tony Blair’s Labour against the Conservative government led by John Major. The campaign snapshot notes Blair’s effort to appear less radical, depower unions, and frame Major with Clintonian contrasts while Cardinal Basil Hume weighs abortion voting.
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