Opinion
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Columnist Jim Shaw writes, "The only way to impose term limits or age limits for members of Congress is via a constitutional amendment."
Columnist Joan Brickner writes about voters choosing a third-party candidate like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or Jill Stein, possibly handing Donald Trump the presidency.
Trygve Olson comments on the FM Diversion Authority, which oversees work on non-federal portions of the project, and the Red River Valley Alliance, the project’s developer, debating over a section of a contract regarding the use of epoxy-coated rebar.
Trygve Olson comments on former President Trump's visit to Minneapolis this week for the GOP convention.
State Rep. Jeremy Olson of District 26 joined this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the misleading campaign tactics of a group led by state Rep. Brandon Prichard, one of his colleagues.
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If Burgum is pretending to be a MAGA sycophant, with all the attendant Trump veneration and argle-bargle about stolen elections, then that's precisely who he is. Nothing more, nothing less.
"Our church’s 'Faith Forward' committee has hosted a food truck every Tuesday for the past four weeks in an effort to bring folks out of their homes ... And, you know what? Something divine is taking place."
William Smith explains the parable of the broken window and explains how money spent to replace a broken window could have been spent elsewhere. He likens that to aid to Ukraine and Israel.
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"We are disappointed by the recent unethical actions of Citizens Alliance of North Dakota PAC, as well as the PAC's Executive Director, Brandon Prichard," District 34's GOP incumbents state.
Mike Rachow of Fargo writes about what he considers the evils of wokeism.
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Former Fargo Mayor Jon Lindgren suggests Burgum is not trying to be Trump's vice president for selfish reasons.
House candidate Julie Fedorchak gives an update on her campaign, and pollster Dean Mitchell comments on the primary races, saying the gubernatorial race is close to over.
Sen. Tim Mathern apologizes for using the n-word in a recent meeting where members discussed North Dakota students using racist language at sporting events.
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