Word: lapdogs
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...feature of Thompson's campaign in the closing days before the primary. The Huckabee campaign had no solution for Thompson, who barely polled within striking distance of second place and was seen by some as a foil for McCain, with whom he is friends. "Fred Thompson, John McCain's lapdog, came down here and definitely hurt the Huckabee vote, no doubt about that," said former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley, who chaired the Huckabee campaign here, after the loss...
...expansion, set to be completed in the canal's centennial year, 2014, could also mark the nation's coming of age. It's a chance, say officials, to shed once and for all Panama's 20th century image as a U.S. lapdog and bolster its bid to become the hemisphere's Hong Kong--a world-class maritime, financial and commercial center for everything from foreign-exchange banking to aviation services...
...Cheney campaign cleverly decided to ignore all the negative stuff in the book. Instead, they said it showed the President as a leader. They even listed it as recommended reading on the campaign's website. Thanks to the Bush team's embrace, Woodward was accused unfairly of being a lapdog for the President. Woodward, understandably, was chagrined; very, very rich for a working print journalist (Plan of Attack, like most Woodward books, was a best seller), but chagrined nonetheless...
...Example: “Doggone!” 5. When you reach the infamous “Italian-Resaurant Scene,” and realize that two random Italian dudes are trying to help Tramp get it on with an uptown girl lapdog. 6. If you’re a wee bit turned on when Tramp fights off evil dogs/rats for his Lady. 7. At every reference to Tramp’s immense sex appeal and his numerous girlfriends. 8. When you realize that Tramp is…um…kind of a pimp. 9. When you realize that...
...easily avoided. Chef Yannick Allno is a rising star at the Versailles-like Le Meurice in the Htel Meurice (228, Rue de Rivoli). There, relishing dishes like poularde de Bresse stuffed with foie gras (and an amazing cheese cart), I felt as pampered as a Parisian lapdog. At a fraction of the price but still a good value, Chez Paul (13, Rue de Charonne) delivers lace-curtained, cassoulet-slinging bistro fare. Georges, the whimsical Philippe Starck-- designed restaurant atop the Pompidou Centre, offers simple Mediterranean selections and one of the truly spectacular views of the city...