Contract with America reframes GOP path to power in 100 days
The piece analyzes a Republican plan signed by about 300 House candidates as they seek to redefine governance if elected. It highlights proposed veto powers, a tax break protection, term limits, welfare reform, tax credits, regulatory restraint, capital gains cuts, and reforms to curb litigation, while noting cost concerns and entitlements debates amid a Democratic White House.
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Dwight Eisenhower
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Perot’s shifting stance sparks debate on health care views
Ross Perot remains a puzzle in politics as he slows calls for big government while oscillating on health reform. The veteran embodies clashes between universal coverage proposals and fringe critiques, with past advocacy for national health boards and cost containment contrasting with today’s small government rhetoric.
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Religious hypocrisy in politics fuels sharp religious debate
Washington faces a heated clash over religion in public life as Rep. Kennedy accuses Romney of unfitness, Gov. Carlson likens Romney victory to Hitler rise, and leaders from Clinton to Ann Richards critique the religious right. The piece notes hypocrisy on all sides and frames pro life and justice debates as enduring, longstanding issues.
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Joseph Kennedy
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Anne Carlson
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Vic Fazio
Dcalif
Texas
Ann Richards
Operation Rescue
Randall Terry
Bill Clinton
Jerry Fallwell
Clinton
Rev. Falwell
Oliver North
Ollie
Virginia
Chuck Robb
Moral politics and the religious right in America
Doug Bandow argues that religious conservatives are diverse and often split on policy, urging activists to engage in politics while upholding core principles. He notes fault lines within evangelical support, the gap between values and government policy, and the need for consistency in moral leadership. The piece champions church influence in politics without sacrificing ethical standards.
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Justice calendar politics in North Carolina system
A Durham Durham County defender and a former prosecutor join a state committee to critique how criminal cases are scheduled. They describe prosecutors delaying trials to gain pleas, defense lawyers shopping for favorable judges, and the absence of independent pressure to move cases to trial.
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Revision and reality in a Michael Jackson marriage
Calvin Trillin muses on the unlikely marriage of Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, noting how reality outpaces satire. He riffs on plastic surgery, revision, and cultural quirks, framing the union as a forward leap for the small joke trade and a mirror of media-led modern life.
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