President vs. the Press

Was White House right to ban CNN reporter?

Last week, the White House pulled the press pass of CNN reporter Jim Acosta following a contentious incident during a press conference.

Some say Acosta’s aggressive questioning showed a lack of respect for the office of the president. Others say the president is thin-skinned and lacks respect for the First Amendment.

CNN has filed a lawsuit against President Trump, several aides and a Secret Service agent and the agency’s director contesting the removal of Acosta’s credentials.

We want to know what you think. Was the White House right to bar Acosta? Or did it overstep its authority?

Send your response (50 words maximum) to opinion@texarkanagazette.com by Wednesday, Nov. 21. You can also mail your response to the Texarkana Gazette Friday Poll, at P.O. Box 621, Texarkana, TX 75504 or drop it off at our office, 101 E. Broad St., Texarkana, Ark. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. We will print as many responses as we can in next Friday’s paper.

Last Week: Straight Ticket?

Last week’s question was about Texas ending the longstanding practice of straight ticket voting. Should Texas have retained straight ticket voting? Or is it a good thing straight ticket voting will no longer be allowed?

First I didn’t know Texas was the only state, that had “straight” voting. I thought all states offered this. To me, it’s silly not to have straight voting. For one thing, it’s quicker. Texas is going to stop this voting method … why?—B.J., Texarkana, Texas

This is just another ploy to suppress voting by the Republicans. They want to make it as difficult as possible and confuse voters. We Democrats will continue to vote no matter what obstacles the Republicans put in front of us and by 2020 Texas will become purple.—D.J., Hooks, Texas

From www.facebook.com/texarkanagazette

■ I vote for best person.

■ I vote for the person not the party so it doesn’t effect me.

■ Longer lines.

■ I vote for the candidates that I think will do the best job, regardless of party.

■ Great that straight party voting is not going to be an option. Glad to see it finally gone. ■ I personally liked it!

■ I liked it!!!

■ I vote straight Republican!