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Boredom seems to be the most likely answer, plus a growing grass-roots resentment of elitist politicians who govern by focus groups rather than personal convictions. Says Steven Schier, chairman of the political-science department at Minnesota's Carleton College, of Ventura: "He's charismatic, he's warm, he's colorful. Coleman and Humphrey were much more conventional politicians and provided a nice gray backdrop. Every act needs a straight man, and he had two of them." Ventura's campaign manager, Doug Friedline, says, "He's very straightforward and honest. You may not like his answers, but you're gonna...
...basso profundo bluster, Ventura waged a campaign well within the mainstream of Minnesota political thinking. Outsiders view the state as a bastion of liberalism--witness Eugene McCarthy, Vice Presidents Humphrey and Mondale--but insiders disagree. Carleton College's Schier says Minnesota "is actually a quirky populist state. It gave 24% of its vote during the 1992 presidential election to Ross Perot." Ventura's fiscal conservatism--no tax increases, the return of all future state budget surpluses to taxpayers--struck a responsive chord. So did his moderate-to-libertarian views on keeping government from meddling unduly in private lives...
...that Barkley, a former lawyer, lobbyist, state government official and bus driver, is entirely lacking in appeal. Says Steven Schier, political science professor at Carleton College: "[Barkley] doesn't have the sizzle. He's not cool. He's overweight, he's in his mid-50s and he's not particularly charismatic. [But] he is smart and articulate...
...rotating through several different departments, including brewing and quality control.It was during his internship that Eisele, along with friend Christopher J. Benway ‘08, crafted the recipe for the Pub’s week-long special brew last spring.Harpoon’s Quality Control Manager Jaime Schier instructed Eisele on ingredient selection and brewing methods.“I spent several days talking to him about what sort of things to look for, how different brewing techniques would influence the final character of the beer, [and] ways you could tweak things to make the beer taste...
...Cambridge Queen’s Head pub. The school aims to “extend the knowledge about beer” among Harvard students says Philip “Beamer” R. Eisele ’08, a student manager at the pub. At the presentation, Jaime C. Schier, representative from Boston-based Harpoon Brewery, enlightened students about the origins of beer, and its importance to historical—not just college—culture. Diana L. Link ’08, a student who attended the 1.5-hour lesson, “enjoyed the specifics he went into...