Perils of overreach in Democratic figures examined
The piece argues Barack Obama echoes Carter and Dukakis in overconfidence and cultural disconnects. It contrasts early 1980s failures with Obama’s tax debate, highlighting class and wealth imagery, then hints at Lyndon Johnson parallels as Obama rose to the presidency.
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Overreaching and Washington's memory shaping Obama critique
George Will argues Obama faces a memory fatigue in the Democratic Party rooted in past overreaches. He notes historical shifts after 1938 and 1966 and predicts that Democratic losses or gains in November will affect Obama’s perceived legitimacy and re election prospects. He cites Pelosi polling data and hints at a tough political climate ahead.
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Almanag 2010 Autumn Day History Highlights
Almanac note marks 284th day of 2010 and autumn 20th day with key events. Pulaski’s 1779 death, DAR 1890 formation, Clinton and Rodham wedding and SNL debut in 1975. birthdays include Eleanor Roosevelt and Jane Krakowski. Clinton Walmart board service 1985 1992. moon phase between Oct 7 new moon and Oct 14 first quarter.
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William Jefferson Clinton
Hillary Rodham
NBC
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Wie
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hillary Clinton
Walmart
New Moon
Readers Debate Race Card in Ohio Elections
Ohio readers weigh in on race and rights in politics with endorsements for Lee Fisher and critique of Rob Portman. Letters condemn dismissive views on equality, cite marriage rights, and urge voters to back inclusive policy. Readers from Elyria Oberlin Lorain share opinions and contact guidelines for letters.
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Cleveland
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Elyria
Ohio
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Oberlin
Accomplices in youth suicide reports amid gay taunts
A string of teen suicides linked to peer harassment over sexual orientation spans California Indiana Texas and New York. Seth Walsh Billy Lucas Asher Brown Tyler Clementi died by suicide after taunting. Experts note ongoing personal crisis reports by gay teens but debate causes including school response and social pressures.
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Seth Walsh
California
Billy Lucas
Indiana
Asher Brown
Houston
Tyler Clementi
George Washington Bridge
God
Outing accomplices in the anti gay rhetoric
Dayton Daily News columnist D L Stewart attacks school administrators parents and politicians who propagate homophobic fear as a danger to gay youths and a broader social harm He names religious leaders who preach anti gay rhetoric and calls for accountability of those who tolerate taunting of gay students and the deaths of young victims.
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Dan Savage
Seattle
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