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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Some Bush aides see the choice of a woman as unlikely because Bush is too cautious. Says one: "George Bush will be looking for a George Bush." In other words, a Vice President who is quiet, competent and loyal to a fault. Bush's advisers say he leans toward elected officials. Among those who would meet his criteria...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Mating Game | 3/21/1988 | See Source »

...fact, most of the Republicans being mentioned for the vice presidency have too much character to be seen running behind a tumbleweed like Bush. Former cabinet members Elizabeth Dole and Jean Kirkpatrick would both quiet all the hecklers Bush would attract on the campaign trail and Congressman Jack Kemp would embarass Bush in physique alone. A photo opportunity with Kemp passing a football to Bush would end up with someone hurt...

Author: By Bentley Boyd, | Title: In Search of the Perfect Wimp | 3/15/1988 | See Source »

Living off campus also provides a quiet atmosphere for writing senior theses, according to Welch. In addition, commuters say it teaches them what real life is like. "If you are at Harvard you are so protected," says Dumermuth, who lives with her husband in Somerville. "You don't have to struggle to get a job. But if you know people who are in the working world, then you know other aspects of the city...

Author: By Michael A. Levitt, | Title: A House of One's Own: Off-Campus Life | 3/14/1988 | See Source »

...quiet type," Cleary says of the sophomore defenseman. "But always watch out for the quiet types...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Have Stick, Will Travel Quite Far | 3/11/1988 | See Source »

...what's left for a steady, quiet and consistent defensemen? Maybe putting some numbers up on the board. McCormack admits he's never been a goal scorer. But that can change...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Have Stick, Will Travel Quite Far | 3/11/1988 | See Source »

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