Opinion: US politics used to be more fun and forgiving – Lawrence Journal-World

Opinion: US politics used to be more fun and forgivingLawrence Journal-WorldOn Sept. 26, 1960, when Democratic nominee John F. Kennedy and his Republican opponent, Richard Nixon, met in the first ever nationally televised presidential debate — watched or listened to live by some 60 percent of adult Americans — there were no … us politics – Google News

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How long since a sitting US president visited KU? Possibly 101 years (and … – Lawrence Journal World (blog)

How long since a sitting US president visited KU? Possibly 101 years (and …Lawrence Journal World (blog)President Obama is not coming to KU this week, we now know. That means the span of time since the university was last visited by a sitting U.S. president will continue to expand. And, based on research I've been rounding up this week, that stretch may … us president – Google News

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