Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Ross writes to say that President Obama should speak the truth to his employers – the American public – about what went on Benghazi, Libya, more than six weeks ago. (October 31, 2012, Page 4)
Candidates must stand for something
Local columnist T.J. Ray cites the words of former presidents Grover Cleveland and John Adams in writing about candidates and how they must take a stance and then stand by that stance. (October 29, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Tom Greenway writes about lies and consequences for presidents, while Meridith Wulff and Cal Mayo write to thank those who helped make the 2012 Charger Challenge a big success. (October 19, 2012, Page 4A)
Must-see TV series begins tonight
The L-O-U community was really in touch with the presidential debates and election four years ago with the first of the three debates held here. Editor Don Whitten wonders if local citizens will be as involved and engaged this election, starting with watching tonight’s debate with a knowing eye. (October 3, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Patti C. Harris writes about the different views the “right” and “left” have, and she takes a look at issues including Mormonism, Christianity, political correctness, et cetera. (October 1, 2012, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Carolyn Ross writes to cite three recent examples of how President Obama’s behavior belies his words. (September 27, 2012, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jim Shollenberger writes to say that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s comments immediately following the crisis in Libya were irresponsible and to disagree with columnist Rich Lowry’s support of Romney. (September 24, 2012, Page 4A)
Will ‘undecided’ voters keep an open mind?
Democrats and Republicans alike know there’s a certain percentage of voters who’ve already made up their mind about who they’ll vote for for president this fall. It’s the “undecided” voters, which Editor Don Whitten takes a look at, who’ll likely decide the election. (September 3, 2012, Page 4A)
Oh, happy day – when the campaigning is over
Local columnist Deidra Jackson writes about turning her political volume down – and possibly off – this election season because of all of the games that seemed to be being played these days. (August 30, 2012, Page 4)
Not the first rape discussion and not the last
Staff Writer Melanie Addington writes about the shock and outrage so many are feeling about the recent comments about rape made by Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, and hopes that his misinformation will lead others to learn the real facts and take issues into their own hands. (August 24, 2012, Page 4A)
