Iowa on the campaign trail a journalist’s nirvana
The author extols Iowa before the presidential caucuses describing it as ideal for reporters and political types. He recalls meeting candidates like John Kerry and Howard Dean in Mason City, notes interview dynamics, and weighs the impact of campaigning on local life while listing many contenders and a humorous aside about Khruschev.
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Hawaii
Italy
French Riviera
Iowa
Mason City
Makanda Wildlife Refuge
Theresa Heinz Kerry
Kerry
Howard Dean
Dean
Lown
Obama
Hawkeye
Mitt Romney
Michele Bachmann
Rick Perry
Im Pawlenty
Ron Paul
Jon Huntsman
Newt Gingrich
Herman Cain
Rick Santorum
Sarah Palin
Barack Obama
Thaddeus McCotter
Rudy Giuliani
Gary Johnson
John Bolton
Hopalong Cassidy
Felix the Cat
Nikita Khruschev
Khruschev
Palin's Moment Fades Amid One Nation Tour
Kathleen Parker notes Palin's frequent media presence and touring strategy has bred fatigue and questions whether she will run. Despite strong star power and fundraising, Palin risks overexposure, as Obama’s rise shows seriousness beats celebrity. Time will tell if her tour translates to real leadership.
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Kathleen Unspoken Parker
Iowa
Sarah Palin
Texas
Rick Perry
Palin
RealClearPolitics
Perry
Mitt Romney
Michele Bachmann
McCain
Fox
Greta van Susteren
America
Wasilla
Alaska
Obama
U.S
London
Winky
Heartland
Homeland Security
Towa
Voice of the Reader critique of nuclear power gainsays fallacies
A guest view by Prof. Stanley L. Levin challenges nuclear power arguments in The Southern Illinoisan. The piece accuses him of omitting uranium mining dangers and nuclear waste risks while praising solar wind and alternatives like thorium and geothermal. It mentions Three Mile Island Chernobyl Fukushima disasters and supports renewables as safe, economical options.
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Stanley L. Levin
Southern Illinoisan
Chicago
Three Mile Island
Chernobyl
Fukushima
New Morris Library
Southern Illinois University
Levin
Letters to the Editor Policy Details and Contact
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter submission rules limiting to verification and 250 words. Do not publish typed numbers or en masse letters, and libelous content is not published. Include contact info, send to The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale Box 2108, email letters thesouthern com.
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Gary Metro
Southern Illinoisan
Gary
Metro
Thesouthern.com
Curmapte Yntey
Southern Illinoisan PO
Carbondale
Thiesu
Officials contact details for Illinois legislators and senators
A list of contact numbers and websites for U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representative John Shimkus, State Senator David Luechtefeld, State Representatives Brandon Phelps and Mike Bost. Includes office phone lines and email or web addresses.
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Thesouthern
Fredericksbure.com
Kathleen Parker
Kathleenparker
Washpost
Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Nefn.com
Mark Fitton
Ark Fitton
Mark Kirk
Kirk
Senate
Dick Durbin
Durbin
Jerry Costello
Costello
House
John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
Gary Forby
David Luechtefeld
Sendavel
Midwest
Brandon Phelps
Mike Bost
Mike
Bost
Hotmail
John Bradley
Jerry F. Costello II
Gmail
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