Word: defeats
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...most political observers it is almost tries to assert that Massachusetts is one of the most liberal states in the nation. One only has to mention the reception former Sen. George McGovern (D-S.D.), victim of a landslide defeat in the 1972 presidential election, received here after the election. "Nixon 49, America I" the buttons of cheering supporters read, proudly boasting that the Commonwealth was the only state that voted for the liberal Democrat...
When first arriving at the K-School in the wake of defeat, "I promised myself that I would not think seriously about politics for my first two years there," Dukakis says. He insists that he did not make use of the many political experts and strategists who teach and visit the school, but nevertheless benefitted greatly from his tenure...
Four years after an embarrassing surprise defeat. Dukakis says he will be victorious because he has a better organization, a better gubernatorial record, and a more responsible approach to the issues. While some may challenge the reasons he puts forth, few now doubt his formidable determination to expend enough energy to return to the Statehouse...
...foil strip, the "foreign connection"--Canadian siblings Michael and David Merner and Zimbabwean Rhodes Scholar Stanlake Samkange--teamed upinan impressive recovery after last week's defeat at the hands of Princeton...
Intel President Andrew Grove predicts that his and other semiconductor firms can defeat the Japanese challenge. Says he: "Our industry is in a critical stage of development, with our market under attack. We are now fighting a vicious assault; but so far as I am concerned, we will succeed...