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They began with a happy coincidence. The whole thing would be over before it began if Bush didn't get re-elected Governor of Texas, a state with a history of tossing Governors overboard after one term. Staying focused at home would also keep him out of the fray that was chewing up other politicians. And since the Texas Governor doesn't have much power, he had no choice but to build a big coalition, work with the Democrats and generally conduct himself in a way that offered a perfect contrast to the eye gouging going on in Washington. Together...
...have never been closer, and the other children are as much a part of us. Right now, it is tremendously exciting that there are two [Bushes] in public life, and I want their desires to be fulfilled. But Bar and I are going to stay out of the fray. We can help raise money. If George W. wants to talk, he can call me. But I'm enjoying turning down all requests for interviews. I don't miss being in politics...
...problem appears to involve telomeres, cufflike bands at the ends of chromosomes that cap the strands like the plastic sleeves at the tips of shoelaces. As animals age, telomeres shorten, causing chromosomes to fray, cells to wink out and the organism as a whole to become frail...
...Resigning actually allows Sonia to restore her image of being above the dirty fray of politics and uninterested in power," says TIME New Delhi correspondent Maseeh Rahman, who points out that even the rebels who'd challenged her credentials as a prime minister want her to continue as party leader. "That image," adds Rahman, "had suffered a setback recently when she'd helped bring down the BJP government and was then unable to form a new one." In fact, says Rahman, "she's really angry and may agree only to campaign for Congress but not accept nomination for prime minister...
...pawn to run against Tracy--in this case, the white knight of Carver, popular jock Paul Metzel (Chris Klein). Tracy, of course, throws a fit, but even she can't keep up with the unfolding soap-operas--especially when Paul's lesbian younger sister jumps into the election fray as revenge for Paul's "stealing" her crush...