Political fault lines widen after Massachusetts vote
The piece traces reactions to Massachusettss loss for Democrats amid health care debate. It notes Obama allies clashing with GOP obstructionism and leaders like Pelosi, Webb, Bayh, Lieberman, and Stern framing the election as rebuke to health care reform while urging respect for electoral results.
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Joe Lieberman
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Andy Stern
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Truth matters in Texas views on Shami vote and ads
The Texas newspaper notes official records may have mislisted Farouk Shami’s 2008 vote, with elections official Carol Gaultney saying he appears to have voted though signed near his daughter’s name. The piece praises truthfulness, questions Shami’s ad claims on jobs, and remarks on his religious labels.
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Barack Obama
Montgomery County
Carol Gaultney
Shami
Gaultney
Houston
Clayton Williams
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Williams
Sanchez
Texas
China
South Korea
Statesman
San Antonio
Mass. Senate Reversal Signals Split on Health Care Push
The Brown victory in Massachusetts sends a blunt rebuke to the Obama White House and Democrats over health care and government size. It argues for slowing the bill to craft a fundable bipartisan measure, urging GOP leaders to propose concrete, governing ideas to win public support.
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Virginia
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Upstate
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Lindsey Graham
Charles Grassley
Dallas Morning
Peace and Freedom Editorial Motto Endorsed
A 1988 Pulitzer prize notice highlights Anabherets Patrick Canty as winner with Laura Dennis and Ken Brodnax among editors. The piece proclaims a dedication to informing readers to promote freedom and self control as divine gifts, not political grants, aligning with moral guides.
Harold Ford’s New York Senate bid sparks mixed support
Susan Estrich argues Ford should not challenge Kirsten Gillibrand in the Democratic primary. Gillibrand’s rise from upstate congresswoman to incumbent senator is noted, with Ford’s relocation to New York and conservative record contrasted. The piece discusses primary dynamics, liberal vs moderate stances, and political risks for Ford.
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