Word: roosevelts
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Striking fiercely partisan chords, Mark Roosevelt '78, the Democratic hominee for governor, last night accused the Republican party of routinely fighting noble efforts to make the country more fair...
...Mark {Roosevelt} is an insider. He's cozy to special interests. His whole campaign has been based on placating people, not on taking risks," says Barrett campaign spokesperson David M. Osborne. "Mike {Barrett} has taken risks time and time again, like supporting NAFTA even though it provoked a strong union response...
Osborne also cites Barrett's support for "innovation in government," such as competition between the private and public sector to provide the best public services. He accuses Roosevelt of waffling on tough issues such as the death penalty and welfare reform...
...Roosevelt's campaign managers, however, have been reluctant to draw sharp distinctions between him and his primary opponents, preferring instead to focus on November...
...Mark is focused on Governor Weld," said Roosevelt spokesperson Dwight D. Robson. "He really has no interest in bickering with his fellow Democrats...