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...Once again we may have to settle for the lesser of two evils." Howard Dean, Democratic candidate, on a possible Bush vs. Kerry contest for the U.S. presidency...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Verbatim | 2/16/2004 | See Source »

...this year, and if it is fought on leadership and experience, voters will be asked to choose between a fresh-faced father of two young boys and a Prime Minister at the height of his powers who has reached retirement age. Australians have not witnessed such a contest in living memory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mr. Congeniality | 2/15/2004 | See Source »

...voters. There isn't a great deal of time for Labor. It has squandered the past two years, perhaps five. Howard has gained stature through his political mastery and his handling of national security and the economy. He senses a fight on his hands, and he loves a contest. Howard remains, by a wide margin, his government's best strategist and communicator. When Latham was getting his tooth chipped in junior league, Howard was lining up a seat in Parliament. As Latham was finishing high school, Howard was in charge of the Australian economy. While Latham was cooling his head...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mr. Congeniality | 2/15/2004 | See Source »

...Georgia native, and Cameran, a South Carolina native, engage in a contest of accents. “I do not sound more country than you,” Cameran asserts. The cast members and Harvard seniors challenge the Universal consultants to a contest: who can finish their swamp bowl first. Ultimately, according to Hanlon, the event was “just another day hanging with celebs.” Porter adds, “They are pretty normal people. They ask you about Harvard like anyone else.” An hour and a half late, Randy stumbles into...

Author: By Adam P. Schneider, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Seniors Get Real...Sort Of | 2/12/2004 | See Source »

...that advantage was significantly mitigated when junior Asaya Agulnik—who provides the primary thrust for the Crimson in the event—was scratched due to a long-standing ankle injury aggravated during the earlier contest against the Engineers...

Author: By Timothy J. Mcginn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Judges 'Foil' Harvard's Plan For a Clean Sweep | 2/12/2004 | See Source »

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