Editorial roundup from Texas newspapers by Associated Press
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers provided by the Associated Press. The collection reflects regional opinions on politics economy society and national issues as printed across diverse Texas outlets. The pieces illustrate editorial stance and framing typical of mid century press coverage.
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Texas
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Kerry Faces uphill battle in Bush era polling
Polls show President Bush with record low approval as the war in Iraq dominates coverage. Senator John Kerry gains slightly yet struggles to exploit Bush’s troubles and present a clear alternative. Kerry’s cautious energy stance and delayed nomination strategy impede his message.
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Bush
Iraq
John Kerry
Kerry
White House
United States
South Korea troops to Iraq raise US weakens strain
Kim Sook warns Washington plans to pull U.S. troops from South Korea for Iraq amid a four-theater demand. Rep. Silvestre Reyes says end-strength limits threaten overall force and flags a need to re-evaluate priorities across Iraq, South Korea, Afghanistan, and Kosovo.
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South Korea
Iraq
Kim Sook
South Korean
Foreign Ministry
U.S
Coalition
North Korea
Fort Bliss
Silvestre Reyes
Paso
House Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Reyes
United States
Afghanistan
Kosovo
Million Mom March rally and paradox of the 1994 gun ban
Stephen Chapman critiques the Million Mom March and the 1994 assault weapons ban. He argues the law targeted looks over function, notes most firearms remain legal, and questions expanding bans amid evasion by cosmetic changes. He compares rhetoric to reality and highlights policy inconsistencies.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
Red Army
Barry Bonds
Don Kates
Tom Diaz
The
Violence Policy Center
VPC
Million Mom March
Chicago Tribune
Larry Elder Bashes Bush as National Pastime in Syndicated Column
Larry Elder argues Bush criticism has surged from political debates to social settings. He notes prominent Democrats label Bush deceitful and incompetent while ordinary people share harsh private remarks about the president. Elder, an attorney and radio host, hosts Moral Court on TV.
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Nascar
Bush
America
Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Iraq
Kennedy
House
Nancy Pelosi
Dcalif
Pelosi
Frank Lautenberg
D-N.j
Lautenberg
Sen
Kerry
United States
Cheney
Missouri
Sen. Kerry
Dick Cheney
George W. Bush
Hitler
Osama bin Laden
Elder
Los Angeles
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Public Forum
Odessa
Link
Freedom
Patrick Canty
Joan Kerr
Ken Bropnax
PAG
Bit Salter
Emermus Cae
Stephen Chapman
Larry Elder
Dlallard
Illmore
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