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McFarlane, a conservative but no ideologue, is diligent and has a great facility for detail, particularly in the arcane realm of nuclear arms control. Earlier this year he helped persuade Reagan to temper his arms-control stance to win congressional support for the MX missile. For the past twelve weeks...
THE WASHINGTON, D.C. conference was trying to activate the large number of non-voting American adults, a larger proportion of the population than in almost any other Western democracy. Though sincere and diligent in their efforts, they failed. To be sure, there are structural reasons why millions of Americans opt...
Industrial policy. The term sounds as if it might be the title of a dense academic tome, of interest to only the most diligent of scholars. To the contrary, industrial policy has suddenly become a centerpiece for ringing political speeches and a lightning rod for public debate. It is extolled...
But what if The Right Stuff is a hit, seen by millions of moviegoers in coming months? Clearly it could have a more pronounced effect on the campaign than political pros now think. The film introduces the brave young astronaut to an entire generation that has come of age (and...
Throughout the campaign, Denis has been a dutiful fixture at Maggie's appearances, nodding and applauding at the right moments, croaking, "Hear, hear," like a proud bullfrog each time she makes a point. A diligent Norwegian reporter counted 40 "Hear, hears" during a single Thatcher speech a few weeks...