Impeachment debate weighs on Clinton fate
Our View urges Congress to consider impeachment seriously after the 258 176 vote to proceed with an inquiry. The piece argues the White House paints the move as partisan, while insisting the nation must judge if Clinton’s actions meet the high crimes standard and face the consequences under the law.
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Duty and judgment in a troubled impeachment era
Thomas Lowell argues in a Detroit News column that duty requires careful judgment on impeachment, condemning nonjudgmental rhetoric. He warns that pardons and evasions undermine rule of law, cites Nixon and Clinton, and urges readers to consider long term consequences for democracy and security.
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Placing blame on a mean machine in politics
Cal Thomas argues Democrats distort issues before the election by labeling Republicans mean while supporting Clinton policies. He criticizes liberal thinkers, defends GOP critics of social programs, and notes Andrew Sullivan’s NYT Magazine piece on conservatism. Thomas, a lecturer and commentator, frames the discourse as a battle over virtue and pragmatism.
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