Readers Debate Bush Record and Church State in Letters
A letter responds to earlier criticism of President Bush citing voter concerns on terrorism the Iraq conflict economic slowdown unemployment market losses healthcare costs bankruptcy threats to transport and Social Security. It also quotes Thomas Jefferson on religious freedom and the Wall of Separation noting the 1786 Act for Establishing Religious Freedom and the need for voluntary worship without compulsion.
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Thomas Jefferson
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Letter urges sober driving moral and public education
A reader pleads for stark anti drinking and driving messaging. They recount burying a 10 year old grandson after a drunk driver caused a fatal crash and urge media campaigns to show the victims rather than a party image. The letter calls for lasting awareness of risk and accountability.
Bush campaign gamble yields GOP congressional gains
The 2002 midterms swung control to Republicans as President Bush campaigned across 23 states. GOP wins followed his push in key races, with White House backing cited by Saxby Chambliss and others as crucial. Democrats, led by Terry McAuliffe and Tom Daschle, noted terrorism and war concerns affected voter priorities.
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Four Hispanics elected to national offices in 2002 race
The article notes Democrat Bill Richardson won New Mexico governor, with Linda Sanchez and Raul Grijalva and Republican Mario Diaz-Balart headed for the House. It frames a mixed outcome for Democrats and Republicans in Hispanic vote prospects for 2004.
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Raul Grijalva
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