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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1996
Page
4
The columnist shares relief at the new year and prefers milder seasons while noting California winters can feel dreary yet mild compared with the eastern United States. He recalls a warm fall, hopes for a thaw, and laments March rainfall and the heavy snow across the Great Winter of '96.
The piece laments low voter turnout and criticizes tactics used by Brian Setencich supporters during the election. It asserts the need to preserve freedom to vote without intimidation and labels Setencich a disappointment and a target for political obituary.
The article argues voters rejected rigid loyalty, choosing the best candidates over party lines. It cites California and national races, criticizes party leadership, and notes Haley Barbour’s remark that Clinton’s re election reflected a moderate stance favored by many voters. Moderate candidates fared well nationwide.
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