In the News ... "Pastors lament presidential race"

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• Each call for more attention to issues, more civility

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - This year’s presidential primaries have been disheartening to Odessa ministers who say the campaigns have degenerated into extremist accusations and schoolyard taunting.

The Revs. Joe Weaks, Tim O’Neal, Leland Hart, Becky Hand and Terry Tamplen are encouraging their members to seek God’s help in choosing an appropriate leader and to take part in the process ...

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