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...also complained that the press had propelled Fred Thompson’s candidacy, despite the fact that the public knew little about his political platforms. Edwards criticized the media’s focus on 15-20 second “zingers”—politicians?? sharp statements used to catch people’s attention. But she did commend National Public Radio (NPR) for varying the length of their programming depending on the content. She praised the New York NPR affiliate’s “30 Issues in 30 Days” program, which...
...American considers his bedroom a sancto sanctorum, he doesn’t hesitate to deny the public servant the same privilege. If we reserved as much moral indignation for serious issues—like our engagement in a senseless and costly war—as we do for our politicians?? sexual peccadilloes, things might not be going so badly...
...Republican upset in a small Connecticut suburb doesn’t say anything about 2008. But municipal elections, if not indicators of national trends, are microcosms of our political system. Political junkies shake their heads over a sound-bite driven media, fat cats’ hands in politicians?? pockets, and incumbents growing bedsores in their Senate seats. But sometimes, fresh ideas and a good pair of tennis shoes trump conventional wisdom and win elections...
Another well-known Harvard academic advising Romney is Beren Professor of Economics N. Gregory Mankiw, who teaches the popular Core course, Social Analysis 10, “Principles of Economics.” Although Mankiw has criticized scholars and politicians?? current emphasis on international competitiveness, he said of Porter’s appointment, “I’m delighted to be working with him and I’m delighted to see that Mitt Romney is reaching out to some of the best minds that academia has to offer...
Redford also pointed to politicians?? lack of consideration for foreign customs and resort to brash decisions as contributing to the decline of America’s status in the world...