Word: deductionism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Though until this past July Keefe had one of the most partisan jobs in the state--chairing its Democratic Party--he says he'd work for bipartisan cooperation in Congress. He's running on a moderate platform, proposing a liberal pension-strengthening plan, and $50 billion in federal spending cuts...
Despite his lack of political experience, James jumped into the race to fight what he considers the extremism of incumbent Gerald Solomon, especially on the assault-weapons ban. He also favors a $10,000 tuition tax deduction and a $1,500 tax credit for families working to put a child...
Sounding alarms for Rome, Utica and Oneonta, Hapanowicz could unseat seven-term incumbent Sherwood Boehlert if he manages to tap into resentment over what he says is a continuing local economic crisis. Hapanowicz's priorities are stimulating the economy and creating jobs. He would set up enterprise zones for small...
Deeply religious, Whitman combines strong moral beliefs with conservative politics--he wants more God and less government. He also wants welfare to be a "hand up, instead of a handout," voluntary prayer in school, a balanced budget and a $500 tax deduction for each child.
Hooley entered politics 20 years ago after her son was injured at a local playground. Two decades later, she has developed more (and presumably safer) area parks, along with a landmark state welfare-reform bill and a $10,000-per-year tax-deduction plan for higher education. Hooley's reputation...