Conservatives turn radical in party power struggle
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons argues the Freedom Caucus exposes a conservative document misreadage and that Huckabee and GOP rhetoric mirror a crisis mindset. He cites Brooks on Republican hyperbole, notes limited repeal efforts, and suggests Boehner should strike a bipartisan debt and budget deal with Pelosi to end the stalemate.
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Five Democrats Debate Sharpened Arguments and Alignments
The Democratic candidates for Tuesday's debate displayed varied strengths with Clinton and Sanders garnering the most airtime and applause. O'Malley Chafee and Webb offered contrasts, while questions over emails and NRA ratings colored the session. The piece notes the debate's engaging tone, its difference from the Republican event, and the presenters' grasp of issues. Donna Brazile is cited as a commentator and strategist.
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October 17 highlights from history across centuries
On this day in 1777 Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga during the Revolutionary War turning point. Other notes include Einstein arriving in the U S in 1933, Capone’s 1931 tax conviction, the 1960s London Beer Flood, Peron’s 1945 release protests, Around the World in 80 Days premiere 1956, Bill Clinton remarks 1990s, and Mary MacKillop canonization 2010. Arthur Miller born 1915.
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