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Kerry failed to change dynamics

Opinion: "I think the Union army had something to do with it." -- Gen. George Pickett Years afterward, on


Elections in U.S.: Three-Card Monty

Opinion: By JIM SHEA HARTFORD COURANT Obviously, the way we elect the president needs to be overhauled.


Today is Saturday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2004. There are 55 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Saturday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2004. There are 55 days left in the year. On this date


"We are entering a season of hope."

Opinion: "We are entering a season of hope." President Bush After declaring victory. The president will


THOMAS SOWELL A narrow escape for President Bush

Opinion: Although more people voted for President Bush than for any other president in American history, it


HOW HE SEES IT Arafat will leave an ugly legacy

Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS I once asked a Palestinian friend who lives in the West Bank


ON THE SIDE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. MOCK ELECTION: Call it the


Today is Friday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2004. There are 56 days left in the year. On his date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2004. There are 56 days left in the year. On his date in


Scandal in the House

Opinion: Washington Post: The Republicans picked up at least two extra seats in the House of Representatives


McCullough A. Williams Jr. left his mark on Youngstown

Opinion: Youngstown lost one of its pioneers of the 20th century last week. Throughout most of the second


JANE EISNER Blood, sweat and fears

Opinion: Fear stalked this election, and fear won it for the Republicans. Fear of another terrorist attack,


DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Tiring campaign season nets a few surprises

Opinion: It's been a truly exhausting campaign year, and not only for the candidates. Ohio residents spent


Defeat of sales tax places Mahoning County in bind

Opinion: Despite warnings from the business community and public officials that rejection of the 0.5 percent


CAL THOMAS Osama bin Laden points at Lebanon

Opinion: On his latest video release, Osama bin Laden says that what got him thinking about striking back at


ELLEN GOODMAN A bleak morning after the long night

Opinion: BOSTON -- It's 8 a.m. and a huge bulldozer sits in Copley Square waiting to demolish the stage for