Media Primary scrutiny tests White House hopefuls
The piece argues the media primary shapes presidents in waiting, noting Christie and Paul face intense coverage on foreign travel and vaccination stances. It compares press pressure to real Oval Office demands, cites Times and CNBC reporting, and defends journalism’s role in informing voters while acknowledging its flaws. Steve and Cokie Roberts can be contacted by email at stevecokiegmail.com.
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Bumpy Road Ahead in 2016 Presidential Nominations
Donna Brazile analyzes the 2016 race noting Hillary Clinton as front runner for Democrats while Republicans contend with a crowded field led by Jeb Bush and Rand Paul. Voters in Iowa and New Hampshire will shape early momentum as both parties face a bruising campaign season.
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February 7 history highlights across eras
On this date in history, events include 1965 Viet Cong attacks at Camp Holloway near Pleiku with American casualties and U.S. airstrikes in retaliation, 1795 the 11th Amendment ratified, 1857 Gustave Flaubert acquitted, 1914 Chaplin’s Kid Auto Races at Venice, and later milestones from 1940 Pinocchio premiere to 2010 Kleen Energy plant blast. Significant figures include Eisenhower, Camarena, Yanukovych, and Dickens.
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