Word: duberstein
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There is reason to believe, however, that the two men will fall back on their instincts for cautious progress. Assessing Lott's legislative successes last summer, Republican strategist Ken Duberstein observes that "Trent understands that we're a nation of incrementalists who like our progress in bite-size portions." And Clinton, after the failure of his massive health-care program in 1994, seems to have reached the same conclusion. So it is likely that the courtship of Washington's hottest couple this year will look like this: Trent and Bill, holding hands and taking, if not a leap, then...
...have to hold his cards when it comes to a negotiation." Raines and Bowles wanted to show more flexibility early, on the theory that it might help soften up the opposition. A few days after the election Raines even went so far as to approach G.O.P. strategist Ken Duberstein and House Speaker Newt Gingrich with the idea of writing a budget together--a prospect the Republicans found laughable after fighting a bruising campaign over that very issue. "I don't think it was being naive," Raines contends. "I think it was setting a tone...
Still, as with Clinton, not everyone believes Gingrich can stick to the script. "It can't just be a one-night theme," said Gingrich friend Ken Duberstein. "It must be a governing philosophy." Early Wednesday morning Gingrich said he had an "obligation, frankly, to reach out" to Clinton. "If he actually meant all those nice things," said the Speaker, "it's going to be a very productive year." But if Gingrich strays too far onto Clinton's common ground, he may find that his troops aren't behind him. His top lieutenant, majority leader Dick Armey, thinks Gingrich failed...
...majority leader with the demands of a tough campaign against Bill Clinton. Party leaders suggest that only a few Republicans have the stature to go toe to toe with Dole: former South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell, former Minnesota Congressman Vin Weber and former Reagan chief of staff Kenneth Duberstein. But there are two problems: Dole has always jealously guarded that double portfolio; and none of these men appear to want the job--unless, in Campbell's case, it comes along with an offer of the vice presidency...
...Senate bill hopper. He has said he hasn't seen the movies he attacks. He is allergic to rumination. The emcee for his rally in Biloxi, Mississippi, warmed up the crowd by chanting, "Dole's not dull. Dole's not dull." But Dole, whom G.O.P. guru Ken Duberstein dubbed the Comeback Adult, can counter Clinton's act with an admonition: Sure, the baby boomer may read more, talk more, surf the net, hum the pop charts. But I am an adult with a memory, and useful scars, and a better radar system to guide us safely through the wilderness...