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While Obama has drawn praise from Democrats and Republicans for his intellect and diligence, he's struggling to please all those who expect something from him: liberals want the formerly feisty antiwar candidate to be the standard bearer for their causes, Democrats in Washington want him to take on Bush, African Americans want the only black Senator to speak out on racial issues, and moderates and Republicans like McCain want to see Obama's bipartisan side. It's a complicated balance, particularly for a man who would need the support of all those disparate groups to become President--a possibility...
...Cublunk’s equation, Dave Mays made it big because he offered up a Harvard intellect to the existing materials of street hip-hop. Until the rest Harvard comes around to the other side of Boston hip-hop, though, he’ll remain pessimistic: “I’m waiting for some new Harvard kids to come into Boston and say, ‘I want to hear what’s going on here...
...former clerks and colleagues talk of Alito's quiet modesty and unfailing politeness, whether with interns or lawyers arguing cases in front of him. "He'll ask very penetrating questions, not to demonstrate his intellect, as some judges do, but to penetrate your thoughts," says veteran New Jersey attorney Donald Robinson. More important, those same people testify to Alito's methodical, open-minded approach to deciding cases, one free of dogma and much passion, for that matter. Not only is Alito very careful to follow existing precedent--as he did in invalidating a statute restricting late-term abortions that didn...
...this case government, public policy, and globalization in business.” Belfer Center Director Graham T. Allison ’62 said Heineman’s past experience fits with the pressing issues that the center focuses on. “Ben Heineman is an extraordinary bundle of intellect, imagination, and experience. We are thrilled to have him, especially at the Belfer Center, because every one of the global problems that we examine, like new energy technology or counter-terrorism, is one in which he has touched upon in his work at G.E.,” Allison said. From...
Current Currier House Master and Shad Professor of Business Ethics at HBS Joseph L. Badaracco praised Andrews for his intellect and his kindness. “Ken was a kind, wise, tough-minded, witty man, with a gift for words and a talent for getting right to the heart of an issue. It is no surprise he was welcomed and admired on both sides of the river,” he said...