Word: bachrach
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Most Harvard and Radcliffe seniors know that the paths of the Kennedys and Roosevelts intersected right here, and sometimes in the Hasty Pudding social club. As the only Democratic and Republican candidate without a Harvard degree, Bachrach was definitely...
...unshakeable advantage. There are those who believe that Richard M. Nixon would have beaten John F. Kennedy '40 in 1960 were it not for one televised debate. Those who watched Nixon's five o' clock shadow and glowingly pale suit with horror can sympathize with the causes of Bachrach and Barrett...
Though telegenic enough, Barrett's high, thin voice made his tough talk in television spots sound like so much unconvincing whining. Bachrach's portly figure, frizzy hair and moustache didn't help him with first impressions...
...Against Bachrach and Barrett, Roosevelt pit his stern family jaw and mild resemblance to NBC's Bob Costas--hardly a fair fight. Roosevelt pushed his heritage in his commercials, too, stressing a "family tradition of commitment and caring...
Strange that he didn't dwell on "the issues," isn't it? You could call it pandering, or just more evidence that (as Bachrach complained) the political parties are careening towards a collision in the center...