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...book, certainly had some skills to share with Willy Wonka, but he didn’t even like chocolate, wasn’t excited to visit the factory, and certainly wouldn’t have wanted to take it over. Thompson’s similar lack of enthusiasm will likely do him in. So that leaves Charlie Bucket. With nearly all the alternatives so revolting, disconcerting, or unfeasible, Willy Wonka and the American voting public will turn to anyone they can like. Huckabee is far from perfect, and there is certainly nothing special about Charlie—but look...

Author: By Jarret A. Zafran | Title: Mike and the Chocolate Factory | 12/10/2007 | See Source »

...than twice as many votes as the second place finisher that year, Maryellen “Mel” McGowan ’09—­campaign manager for Sundquist and running mate Randall S. Sarafa ’09—said that the lack of voter enthusiasm would likely not favor her ticket...

Author: By Christian B. Flow, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Elections May See Lowest Turnout | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

What do you think of Larry David and Curb Your Enthusiasm? -Tom Mcilroy, MelbourneBrilliant. I don't know where he gets his ideas from. He says, "When I think of something, I write it down." He must constantly be walking down the street thinking, "That's a sketch. That's a sketch." He's great. I hate...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 10 Questions for Ricky Gervais | 12/6/2007 | See Source »

...That excitement is reflected in the high level of overall satisfaction that Iowa Democrats have with their field of candidates. They are much more likely than Republican voters are to give high ratings to candidates who are not their first choice - which party leaders hope will lead to an enthusiasm advantage they can count on in November...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How American Voters Decide | 12/6/2007 | See Source »

...campaign rallies, they're the head cheerleaders, whipping up enthusiasm in the crowd. At a multi-candidate steak fry, straw poll or debate, they're the ground troops fighting the "sign wars" - a surprisingly intense competition to put up the most campaign placards...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Iowa Campaign's Foot Soldiers | 12/5/2007 | See Source »

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