Word: deadlocking
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...line and force the Democrat-dominated House to propose such unpopular alternatives as canceling tax cuts, freezing Social Security benefits or slowing the military-spending buildup. Not only might such positions be risky in an election year, but the President could also blame Democrats for any resulting budget deadlock. The White House also hopes that the economy will revive enough by late summer to give its budget a lift and help prepare the party for the November elections. "The President is in the catbird seat," contends one of his top aides, referring to the budget process. "He has his program...
Columbia guard Dan Armstrong broke a 20-20 deadlock with a jumper from the left corner at 3:30. After Columbia got the ball back, the Lions held for the last shot, which guard Brad Brown swished with three seconds left on the clock to give Columbia a 24-20 halftime advantage...
...deadlock held for 62 minutes of playing time as both teams failed to convert on dozens of opportunities...
Twenty-seven seconds into the third stanza. Northeastern tied the game when Susan Meunier netted the puck just before the referee's whistle. Harvard protested vehemently that the whistle preceded the score, but the goal stood and the game entered a 2-2 deadlock...
...believe that the Democrats will have trouble fashioning a campaign issue out of the deficits and not simultaneously advocating higher taxes, not a stand any politician wants to take in an election year. On the other hand, the White House is aware of the danger that a prolonged congressional deadlock, and the fear of deficits still greater than Reagan predicts, could raise interest rates and extend the recession close to the November elections, which could mean misery for Republicans, not to mention the nation...