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The Echo BGA’s Student Newspaper
December 13, 2018
December Issue, 2018
A Farewell to 41 by Bailey Anderson
On Friday November 30, Former President George H.W. Bush died at the age of 94, . Over the past 2 weeks, people all over America have been mourning the loss of our 41st President. Media outlets, family, and friends have paid tribute by sharing memories and reflecting on Bush’s character and legacy. Former President George H. Bush had a full, exciting life, filled with love, heartbreak, triumph, and defeat. As soon as he turned 18, Bush enlisted in in the U.S. Navy in order to become a combat pilot in World War II. During one of his 58 combat missions, his plane was struck, and he was rescued by a U.S. Navy submarine after parachuting into the Pacific Ocean. He came back to the United States in order to start a family with his new wife Barbara Bush. Together, they had 6 children, including the future 43rd U.S. president George W. Bush. After receiving a degree from Yale University, George H. Bush started a life of public service. He represented Texas in the House
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of Representatives for two terms, served as an Ambassador to the United Nations, was Chairman of the Republican National Committee, was Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in the People’s Republic of China, and was the Director of Central Intelligence Agency. From 1980-1988, Bush served as the Vice President to Ronald Reagan. He extended his time in the White House after he was elected President in 1988.
2018 Midterm Wrap-UP by Mitchell Morrison Democrat Spin: Entering the 2018 midterm elections, Democrats looked to flip both the House and Senate amid the “blue wave.” However, despite the massive amount of fundraising and campaigning, Democrats only succeeded in winning the house and lost seats in the Senate. Going forward, the Democrats will need to cross off impeachment from their agenda, as well as begin a search for presidential candidates. Many of the presumed Democratic nominees in the 2020 election, such as Gubernatorial hopeful Andrew Gillum and Senatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, were defeated in their home states. Democrats also will be faced
with naming a speaker of the House. Many of the newly elected House of Representative members were openly opposed to Nancy Pelosi retaking her seat. However, at the moment, it looks like Pelosi may be uncontested. On the bright side, Democrats should rejoice in the overwhelming amount of state legislative seats and governor seats they stole. Holding power in state legislature will be incredibly important when the 2020 census requires state legislature to redraw district lines. Republican Spin: Though they defended against the “blue wave,” Republicans by no means won this midterm. Many areas that President Trump won flipped blue or got very close. Likewise, even Republican strongholds such as
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Although his presidency was not perfect, Bush led the U.S. through lots of changes, including the end of the Cold War and the falling of the Berlin wall. Even though he only served one term, Bush continued to serve the people of America, helping those affected by Hurricane Katrina along side the 42nd president, Bill Clinton. Former President Bush spent his time in retirement skydiving, riding in his boat, and spending
time with his family, even after being diagnosed with lower-body parkinsonism. On Wednesday December 5, George W. Bush gave a heartwarming eulogy at his father’s funeral, reflecting on his father’s personal and professional life. George H.W. Bush died around 7 months after his beloved wife Barbara Bush, who died on April 17.
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Texas saw their closest statewide election in years. But of all the things that Republicans should worry about, losing the rustbelt states such as Virginia and Pennsylvania is the biggest deal. These states were proTrump and typically favor presidents who target the middle class. Losing these states show that President Trump’s policies may be following out of favor with middle-class votes. The rustbelt states are essential to winning the 2020 election. However,
the silver lining for Republicans lies in not only winning the Senate and flipping a few blue seats but winning the state of Florida. Republicans and President Trump will need every possible vote to defend the presidency, and Florida is a big step in the right direction.
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