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BRACK: Stature of the U.S. Supreme Court today is dwindling 

BRACK: Stature of the U.S. Supreme Court today is dwindling 

By Elliott Brack  |  In ideal times, the most respected institution of government of the United States ought to be the U.S. Supreme Court. This august body is supposed to be a watchdog of what is going on in the country. It is to arbitrate matters, and keep our country on an even keel in respect to law and order. 

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BRACK: Foiled for 65 years, GOP finally getting Supreme Court it wants

BRACK: Foiled for 65 years, GOP finally getting Supreme Court it wants

By Elliott Brack | Ever since Dwight Eisenhower became president in 1953, Republicans have been trying to turn the Supreme Court more conservative. While Republican presidents since then have appointed 20 court justices, Democratic presidents have appointed only eight justices. Yet the court has remained at least moderate centrist to liberal.

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by · October 9, 2018 · Elliott Brack's Perspective
12/1: On family history, GOP convention, cemetery tour

12/1: On family history, GOP convention, cemetery tour

Click here to view the latest edition. Inside:
TODAY’S FOCUS: Children Do Better When They Know Their Family History
EEB PERSPECTIVE: Would a Deadlocked GOP Convention Turn To Someone Not Running?
ANOTHER VIEW: Historic Free Tour of Norcross Cemetery Scheduled on December 12
FEEDBACK: Not Happy When People Change the Name of Holidays
UPCOMING: A Christmas Carol Returns to Aurora Theatre
NOTABLE: More Young Men Performing at Gwinnett Ballet Theatre
RECOMMENDED OUTING: The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta
GEORGIA TIDBIT: Georgia Leads the Nation in the Production of Pecans
TODAY’S QUOTE: What “Bipartisan” Really Means
MYSTERY PHOTO: Clues Galore for This Edition’s Mystery Photo

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by · December 1, 2015 · Today's Focus
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BRACK: Would deadlocked GOP convention turn to someone not running?

By Elliott Brack, editor and publisher | This election season has produced a bumper crop of candidates for the Republican nomination, but just a few seeking the Democratic nomination. After some dropouts in both parties, the list now stands at 11 Republican and three Democrats still running.

While we question whether Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination, she is moving closer to locking it up.

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by · December 1, 2015 · Elliott Brack's Perspective