Fayette County Primary Slate Allegations Stir Dirtier Politics
Britton Elkins raises concerns about an unsigned Fayette County slate tied to the May 12 primary. He seeks a state investigation into a possible vote-buying scheme and cites Mark Burnette’s similar suspicions. The probe could tarnish reputations, including Circuit Clerk Thelma Kincaid, whether or not she was aware of the scheme.
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Fayette County
Elkins
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Secretary of State
Senate
Mark Burnette
Burnette
Greenbrier County
Randy Schoonover
Thelma Kincaid
Kincaid
Britton Elkins
Rockefeller fights for Gulf War Syndrome benefits in ISTEA clash
Jay Rockefeller leads a push to amend the highway corrections bill to restore $6 billion in veterans health benefits amid an ISTEA overhaul. Senate leader Trent Lott seeks unanimous consent blocking amendments, while Clinton plans to sign ISTEA today and send funds to West Virginia. Kelley urges action.
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Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Kassy Kelley
House Senate
Kelley
Senate
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Lott
Clinton
ISTEA
West Virginia
Teachers in terror and the call to discipline at home
In a column by Parker, fear in schools rises as teachers face threats and assault, with parents blamed for eroding discipline. The piece cites Susan, Aishah Ahmad, and Seminole County teachers, arguing restored classroom authority starts at home and questions the future of public education.
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Susan
Rassing
New York
Aishah Ahmad
Springer
Ahmad
Johnny
Pete
Seminole County
Fla
Parker
Orlando Sentinel
Kparker
Kparker.com
L.T. Dismisses Voter Guides and Offers New Criteria
L.T. Anderson critiques voter guides and candidate questioning, proposing criteria avoiding Q and A traps. He cites Paul Owens’ guidance on presenting oneself to editorial boards and urges readers to reject candidates who rely on pay rolls, junkets, ethics rulings, or grand campaign pledges.
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Ned Chilton
Ohio
Yada
Paul Owens
State Ethics Commission
L.T. Anderson
Register-Herald
Thomson
Charleston
Ail
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