Democrats lose by purging moderates and backing primary challenges
The column argues that eroding centrist Democrats like Blanche Lincoln and aligning with groups pushing hard against Trump appointee Neil Gorsuch harms electoral chances. It notes how Trump dominates red states, outlines the Senate’s need for dealmakers, and warns purging moderates weakens resistance to Trump. Steve and Cokie Roberts can be reached at their email.
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Remembering the New Frontier as Glenn and Kennedy Symbolic
The piece reflects on John Glenn and the Kennedy era as the New Frontier, celebrating Glenn as America's last aviator avatar and a enduring symbol of space, civil rights, and national purpose. It traces the era from Kennedy's ideals through Vietnam and beyond, noting losses and waning memory of the frontier.
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Notable events on April 10 through history
April 10 marks the 100th day of 2017 with Passover at sunset. On this date in history, Titanic set sail in 1912, Washington signed the first Patent Act in 1790, and the ASPCA was incorporated in 1866. The Great Gatsby appeared in 1925, Hindenburg’s runoff re election in 1932, and Jackie Robinson’s contract purchase in 1947. Other items include 1957 Dodgers and Robinson, Suez Canal reopening, 12 Angry Men premiere, The Entertainer in London, 1967 Oscar wins, Golda Meir resigning in 1974, Bobby Sands’ by election win in 1981, Sam Kinison’s 1992 death, and 1998 NI peace talks. In 2007 a Baghdad bombing. 2 cosmonauts and Charles Simonyi at ISS. DNA confirms Larry Birkhead as Anna Nicole Smith’s father. 2010 crash that killed Lech Kaczynski and officials. 2016 Boston Globe satirical front page on Trump. Thought for Today: All fantasy should have a solid base in reality.
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