Almanac December 14 2017 highlights and trivia
Almanac notes birth anniversaries of figures such as James Doolittle and Vanessa Hudgens, recalls historians’ estimate of Washingtons bloodletting prior to death, records a 1988 Heat comeback over the Clippers, quotes Margaret Chase Smith on national unity, lists a 3 point South Pole fact, and marks the moon phase between December 10 last quarter and December 17 new moon.
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Special place in hell crowd swells in political heat
Kathleen Parker analyzes how remarks from Madeleine Albright Ivanka Trump Steve Bannon and Donald Trump fueled a heated cultural moment around Alabama politics and a call for decisive leadership amid accusations against Roy Moore and ongoing debates about women’s roles and accountability.
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Moore's Loss Sends GOP Reelection Stakes High
Jennifer Rubin analyzes Alabama's Jones victory over Moore, noting historic upset status and broad implications. She highlights Trump’s weakened stance, increased focus on misconduct allegations, and shifts in Senate dynamics affecting tax reform and party balance. The piece foresees further partisan and moral reckonings in 2018.
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Alabama's Redemption Through Jones Wallace Legacy
Pulitzer columnist Connie Schultz reflects on Alabama's 2017 Senate race and the lifting moment when Peggy Wallace Kennedy stood with John Lewis at the Capitol steps signaling a new legacy. The piece ties her stance to George Wallace's past and Doug Jones's victory over Roy Moore as a sign of progress.
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