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...that gets up early: he wants simpler labor laws, lower taxes and a leaner public service. Much of that ought to resonate with voters for Bayrou's Union for French Democracy (UDF), which, since its inception in 1978, has frequently allied itself with the right. But Sarkozy's sometimes gleeful propensity for sowing division sits more easily with those already in his corner than with the broader electorate he needs to win over. In his victory speech on election night, Sarkozy launched his bid to broaden his support by projecting a gentler image of himself. He dreamed, he said...
Imus was, somehow, the highbrow incarnation of what has come to be known as the “shock jock,” the radio host whose flimsy moral fiber and gleeful coprolalia earn him the respect and adulation of the common folk. It took a handful of references to Hillary Clinton as “Satan” and “that buck-toothed witch” (epithets people across the country invoke daily for no reward at all) to win him 1.6 million listeners a week and the sponsorship from Bigelow...
...kids themselves, rather than adult-focused advertising, who will be the most effective arm-twisters. "I wouldn't be bugging my parents so much when I'm bored," said Derrick. "My parents would be happy that I don't have to borrow their phones anymore," said Nick, 11, gleeful as he casually set the phone's calendar alert to remind him of his birthday until he turns...
...Democrats won majorities in both the House and Senate, but with slim margins. From a historical perspective, the Republicans are still in pretty good shape. A single election should not make Republicans too downcast or Democrats too gleeful. Cloyd Gatrell Carlisle, Pennsylvania...
...Democrats won majorities inboth the House and Senate, but with slim margins. The Republicans are still in pretty good shape. A single election should not make Republicans too downcast or Democrats too gleeful...