Obama Skips Nancy Reagan Funeral For SXSW Appearance
Editorial questions President Obama's decision to attend a scheduled SXSW speaking engagement in Austin while Nancy Reagan's funeral took place. It notes the clash drew praise and criticism, cites precedent among former presidents, and contrasts perceived partisan optics with past memorials and White House statements.
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Nancy Reagan
Caroline Kennedy
George Will
Tom Brokaw
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Michelle Obama
NBC News
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Antonin Scalia
U.K
Margaret Thatcher
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Betty Ford
George Bush
Lady Bird Johnson
Bill Clinton
Pat Nixon
Jacqueline Kennedy
Kennedy
Bess Truman
Jimmy Carter
Mamie Eisenhower
John Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rosalynn Carter
Hillary Clinton
Simi Valley
California
George W
Laura Bush
George H.W
Barbara Bush
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White House
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U.S
Ted Kennedy
Robert Byrd
Nelson Mandela
Onine Eee Seu
Readers Forum Praises Franklin County Caucus Turnout
A Franklin County Democrats observer praises the March 5 Democratic caucus in Mound City for high turnout and dedication. The event, part of the 12th Senate District, drew 396 voters with Franklin County contributing about half, despite a long drive and a muggy gym setting. The writer contrasts it with Republican coverage and urges focus on substantive issues rather than religious rhetoric.
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Kansan courts at risk as lawmakers seek to pack judiciary
H Edward Flentje warns that Kansas Republicans aim to pack courts with partisan judges, threatening judicial independence. He notes past intimidation, attempts to repeal merit selection, and potential impeachment power, with retention elections looming for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges. Kansans must stay vigilant amid ongoing political pressures and campaigns.
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Tim Owens
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kansas
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U.S
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Kansans For Life
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