Back to the Cold War?
In the "catbird seat" is where some would say John McCain finds himself — or perhaps "sitting pretty." While Hillary Clinton "hangs in" despite hints that she'll soon be out of the Democratic presidential race and backing Barack Obama, Arizona's senior senator has long had the Republican field to himself.
Presumably, that would give him the leisure to build a solid campaign for November — and he has taken a few shots at Obama as the Illinois senator closes in on the nomination.
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Editorial: Campaigns must return to issues that matter
Just when the Democratic contest between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama seemed it would never end, North Carolina and Indiana stepped in.
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Editorial: Send aid, not politics, to reeling Myanmar
The horrific news coming out of Myanmar, showing devastation and destruction of a nation, reminds us again how fragile the Earth is.
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Editorial: Keeping American Dream alive in Santa Fe essential
The alarm bells are clanging over the drain of Santa Fe's middle class, the steady exodus of native sons and daughters leaving because they can't afford to buy a house in their hometown.
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From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
May 9, 1908: The New Mexico Central will be the name of a railroad which will result from the merger of the Santa Fe Central and Albuquerque Eastern, now under consideration, when it is completed.
The Jose R. Martinez residence on Upper Palace Avenue, occupied by Col. and Mrs. George W. Prichard, is being extensively repaired, renovated and painted and its sewer system has been connected with the city sewer.
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Let's step back and evaluate technology
To envision our lives without microwave technology is almost incomprehensible. Even a slight cutback in technologies, such as car phones, is a threat to many. Perhaps that's why it's easier to make fun of the "messengers" than to pursue thoughtful analysis, careful policy, a reasoned story.
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