The Anniston Star Editorial, 4/9/7
A decade ago it seemed the South had indeed risen again. Newt Gingrich, Haley Barbour, Dick Armey, Tom DeLay and Trent Lott were running the Republican Party. The Republican Party seemed to be running the country. The only Democrat who had any real clout was President Bill Clinton, also a Southerner.
In less than 10 years congressional historians are contending that the South has less influence in Washington than it has had since the 1940s. And a number of things have contributed to this.
About the Author(s)
Magnolia Tribune
This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff.
More Like This
News
|
Claudia Lauer, Associate Press
, Amy Taxin, Associated Press
, Alex Veiga, Associated Press
, Deepa Bharath, Associated Press
•
September 6, 2024
A look at the winding legal saga of Hunter Biden that ended in an unexpected guilty plea
A spokesperson for Joe Biden reiterated when asked Thursday that the president had no plans to pardon his son or commute his eventual sentence.
More From This Author
Previous Story