Word: moneymen
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What happened? He had communed with himself for 70 days, exposing his innermost calculations in near hourly briefings to anyone who cared. He had authorized the gathering of troops and moneymen. He had signed the legal papers and glowed as expectations soared. Everything and everyone was ready. And then, at the eleventh hour, with political junkies and hopeful Democrats in a state of emotional exhaustion, Mario Cuomo said, "Nah, not this time either...
...crafty moneymen not only bought stock in Bush's company and gave him a $100,000 loan he did not have to repay but also consented to lavish compensation that Bush awarded himself from his failing company. According to thrift and real estate sources, Bush drew a salary of $120,000 a year, earned undisclosed bonuses and had a comfortable expense account...
...Supreme Court's Webster decision and push restrictive new abortion laws through the Florida legislature. He lost resoundingly, and his negatives soared. Afterward, more Florida voters (24%) said they would vote for "anyone but Martinez" than said they would vote for him (22%). Still, Florida's G.O.P. moneymen are sticking with him. "He's the guy who pulled it off in 1986 when the odds were against us," says Florida G.O.P. aide Stan Smith. "You dance with the guy who brung...