Word: broads
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...almost by default that the Republicans ended up with what many of them most wanted: a ticket that can be accepted by a broad spectrum, from North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms on the right to New York Senator Jacob Javits on the left. Bush's views on most issues are compatible with Reagan's, yet Bush has a more moderate image than that of the Californian. As a two-term Congressman and former head of the CIA, Bush also brings the ticket much needed experience in Washington, which polls indicate is a major shortcoming for Reagan in the eyes...
Still, after Ford finally said no to the vice presidential nomination, Reagan immediately settled on Bush and the two began presenting an image of good fellowship. At a joint press conference, a reporter asked how they got along personally. Replied Reagan, with a broad grin: "We've been together for a couple of hours this morning, and I didn't get much sleep last night, and there has not been a cross word between us." Another reporter asked if it bothered Bush that "you are the No. 2 choice for the No. 2 spot?" Replied Bush: "What difference does...
...YORK--The New York Cosmos fans love to boo Glorgio Chinaglia because he looks lazy standing alone by the adversaries' goal. But the broad-shouldered Italian forward is not lazy. He is an international star, the team's leading scorer, an artful dodger who dances through opposing defenses without soiling his crisp white Cosmos uniform with the big green "9" on the back...
Beware, America: Ronald Reagan's great crusade is coming to your town this fall, and he wants you. And he'll get many of you. His broad appeal can be broken down into three theories...
Sometimes, of course, he does not get there at all. When the court handed down its "seven dirty words" decision two years ago, Stevens wrote for the majority in giving the Government a potentially broad new right to control what comes over the air waves. In the two major affirmative action cases he has participated in, one involving medical school admissions and the other a construction grants set-aside, Stevens has voted against the programs...