Word: classical
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Michael Dukakis' campaign manager defeated two barons of the press in convention week's favorite game: pin the tail on the donkey. The Democrats' renunciation of the word liberal annoys others besides journalists. It's annoying to believers in truth-in- advertising. Michael Dukakis, in most respects, is a classic postwar American liberal. It's annoying to Democrats who want their party to stand for something less bloodless than "pragmatism" and "competence...
...turnovers, known as piroshki, which he nestles on an herbaceous bearnaise sauce; roast breast of pheasant with Swiss chard and a mellow stew of apples and pears; and roseate medallions of venison with wild mushrooms and a cream-lightened game sauce. Only the spaetzle are too dry, and the classic Swiss potato pancake, roesti, lacks the , characteristic crispness. Nearby is the stunning Milanese postmodern setting at La Grotta. Avoid its overly creamy concoctions and bizarre combinations of meat and shellfish in favor of more traditional pastas and simply sauteed veal or fish dishes...
Stewart reached the peak of his film career in 1946 with It's a Wonderful Life. What politcian could say that he starred in one of the most classic films of all time? Only Jimmy...
Ever since Stewart starred in the 1939 classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, he has the kind of style Dukakis needs in a running mate. Let Mr. Smith speak...
...message that Jackson's campaign sent to millions of first-time voters and traditionally undervalued minority groups was that they, too, are entitled to a voice in the political process. It was a classic lesson in the politics of empowerment--though the main player, a preacher and civil rights activist from Chicago, was hardly your standard political figure...