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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...this broad-based appeal that attracted Redmond to ally with Seton...

Author: By Eric M. Green, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Seton, Redmond Unite Behind Stewart Vision | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

Given the opportunity to lead, Gingrich failed. His successful Contract with America campaign was based on unfulfilled rhetoric, posturing and appeal to fringe groups. The Republican Party must move away from the fanatical right, just as the Democratic Party has moved away from the radical left. Most Republicans identify themselves as conservatives. However, few consider themselves reactionaries. The loss of the South and West in the elections was the result of a lack of insight and leadership. Newt's resignation is not the "honorable thing"; it is the necessary action to allow the party to move forward and return...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Dec. 7, 1998 | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

...this regard are to be ignored). The hot air generated by Congress was cooled by Carrier in 1928-29--and needs it again today. But it was not until after World War II that air conditioning lost its luxury status and became something any fool would install, either to appeal to customers or to increase the efficiency of employees...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WILLIS CARRIER: King Of Cool | 12/7/1998 | See Source »

...audience has an ally in the naive Robert Dean. Will Smith plays the role with boyish charisma and power, using his wit, charm and physical strength to elude his pursuers. Despite the subject matter of his last two movies (Independence Day and Men in Black), Smith proves that his appeal lies in his own acting abilities rather than his adorable extra terrestrial counterparts. Enemy of the State demonstrates Smith's range of talents and solidifies his position as a major Hollywood force, not just a rap artist-turned-actor...

Author: By Christopher R. Blazejewski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Primp Your Paranoia: Big Brother's Your `Enemy' | 12/4/1998 | See Source »

...another he courageously saves Dean's life. The chemistry between Hackman and Smith is powerful, as the two reluctant heroes transform initial self-interest into teamwork. The ending is a contrived and coincidental as a novel by Charles Dickens, but does not subtract from the film's overall appeal...

Author: By Christopher R. Blazejewski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Primp Your Paranoia: Big Brother's Your `Enemy' | 12/4/1998 | See Source »

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