Memorial service used as Democratic rally for Wellstone
The memorial for Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone and eight others was turned into a partisan rally for the Democratic Party with speeches by Bill and Hillary Clinton and others. Attendees were urged to vote Democratic to honor Wellstone’s legacy, drawing criticism for exploiting a tragedy.
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Voting booth power and accountability warn against uninformed ballots
Thomas Lowell urges voters to research candidates and judges, avoid trusting political rhetoric, and hold officials to deeds over words. He cautions that bureaucrats, immigration policy, and environmental claims shape freedoms and taxes, urging informed participation at the polls.
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Cal Thomas: Low turnout, war on terror fail to spur votes
Syndicated columnist Cal Thomas notes 1942's 35.7 percent turnout as a benchmark and fears Tuesday's election may match or fall below it. He argues apathy, polling hours, early voting, and donor-driven politics weaken participation while wars and terrorism fail to motivate voters. He calls for renewed civic duty and criticizes excuses.
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