Trump honeymoon fades as polls show low early approval
In this opinion column Tom McDonald notes Trump entered office with a 44 percent approval, amid questions about a traditional honeymoon. He cites comparisons to Obama 83 percent and Bush 65 percent, cites alleged Russian interference, Comey actions, and GOP dynamics shaping support. McDonald adds calls for economic gains to boost ratings and questions party loyalty.
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Editorial Letter War Over Truth and Bias in News
A Roswell reader critiques media bias and fake news while defending credible sources. The letter cites voter fraud claims as unproven and calls for trustworthy journalism amid partisan rhetoric and policy shifts under a new administration.
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Guest Editorial: Supporting Teachers’ Classroom Costs
A guest editorial argues public schools must fund basic classroom needs rather than leaving teachers to spend hundreds of dollars annually from their own pockets. It cites Scholastic’s survey of 3,694 teachers showing high-poverty schools spend more and calls for tax relief through House Bill 1014 to allow an up to 8500 deduction for classroom purchases.
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Roswell Daily Record Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Roswell Daily Record invites letters to the editor but will publish only concise clear opinions. Space limits favor letters under 250 words. over 400 words may be edited or discarded. libelous or disruptive content may be rejected. Submissions: tmcdonald rdmews.com by email or at 2301 N. Main St Roswell NM 88201.
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