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...almost inevitable: a TV anchor trying to play modern-day power broker, using split-screen technology to seek the deal that had eluded Paul Kirk. First pairing Dukakis and Gephardt, Koppel relentlessly bored in: "Governor, would you accept the Congressman as your running mate if he would endorse you?" Dukakis answered with characteristic caution, "I would % certainly consider Congressman Gephardt, as well as Senator Gore, along with many other fine Democrats." Suddenly Gephardt was gone, and Gore was on the split screen. "Senator," Koppel intoned, "would you accept the vice presidency?" Gore remained unruffled as he answered...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Scenario for Breaking the Gridlock | 3/28/1988 | See Source »

...things that everyone will be looking for in Florida is starting pitching. The squad has graduated pitchers Chris Marchok, Kevin Curtin and Jim Cheveney, who helped to anchor the staff last year...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Batsmen Take Spring Break Seriously | 3/23/1988 | See Source »

...only two seniors on the team, Hayes and Baldauf will be asked to anchor a team stocked with juniors and freshmen...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Batswomen Looking for Sunny Weather | 3/23/1988 | See Source »

Bergmann will get a lot of help. Tri-Captain Bill Pennoyer, an All-American standout, will be called upon to anchor the Crimson defense...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Laxmen Hold High Hopes for Ivy Season | 3/23/1988 | See Source »

...truth, Inman-Ebel speaks perfect television-anchor talk, one of those serviceable voices from nowhere. She is a slim, freckled redhead with blue eyes and tight little muscles at the corners of a big smile. She dresses for success, has two kids at home, and holds a yellow belt with green tips in Taekwondo. The license plate on her car says I CAN, and she is inclined to say things like "Y'all can too." (She notes that her parents originally came from east Tennessee, and the occasional Southernism makes clients more comfortable...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Chattanooga: How Not to Talk like a Southerner | 3/7/1988 | See Source »

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