Word: opportunist
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...became mayor. To his supporters, who include A+ listers like Oprah Winfrey, Bon Jovi and Brad Pitt, plus an élite cadre of Wall Street and Silicon Valley scions, Booker's self-sacrificial tale is heroic. To his critics, Booker is still a publicity-loving political opportunist, a permanent outsider using the citizens of Newark to jump-start bigger things for his career...
...seven kills and five digs. And while the promise of playing time drew Jones to the Crimson in the first place, the unexpected departure of prized recruit Nikola Ivica pushed the freshman further into the limelight and on to the front lines of a depleted team roster.Always the opportunist, Jones quickly relished his elevated role. “It doesn’t really matter to me where I play,” Jones says. “At the beginning of the season, Coach decided to play me at opposite [hitter]. That was fun. But ever since...
...number of ways Nigo has managed to diversify his admittedly sparse collection of T's, sneakers and camouflage hoodies. Through some preternaturally savvy marketing, he's made a niche for himself co-branding products with everyone from soft-drink manufacturers to condom makers. He's an equal-opportunity opportunist, too: A BATHING APE logos have graced both Microsoft's X-Box and Nintendo's DS video game handset; his clothes feature characters from both Marvel and D.C. comics...
Klein's article on McCain's campaign strategy didn't pull many punches, but I was surprised at the subliminal message in the shape of the illustration. So, McCain is halfway to being a fascist, is he? Opportunist, clearly. Sexist, in that he deliberately chose a woman for running mate once Obama made it clear he wasn't running with Clinton - probably. But fascist? Peter Kendall, LONDON...
...churches devote a lot of time and energy, do a lot of good work, and make changes for the betterment of their communities and for those less fortunate than Governor Palin. Her snark and cynicism proves that the GOP's talk of values is a meaningless farce. Extremist and opportunist, her beliefs are out of step with the American mainstream. Natalia Medina Coggins, Albequerque...