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...short attention spans and mandatory commercial breaks, a similar This of the political process is now taking place every Sunday. This is the talk pace of the questioning of public figures on network talk shows, which used to be soporifically but sedately informative. The new style is faster and sharper. "Those with a little to say come through better," laments Marvin Kalb of NBC's Meet the Press. "Those with a lot to say have a harder time...
Dodd's reaction was much sharper than that of many of his Democratic colleagues. Although critical of portions of Reagan's speech, key Democrats admit to seeing very real dangers in reducing Reagan's requested military assistance to El Salvador. House Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas, for instance, is among those who feel strongly that the U.S. must continue to support its Central American allies. Like their G.O.P. counterparts?and most of the public?Democrats are generally worried and confused about how to handle a problem they all wish would disappear...
...seen him be sharper," said Harvard Diving Coach John Walker. "But he was consistent--very, very steady...
...fight for his political life. Although some experts believe Maneka can beat him, few see her as a threat to the Prime Minister in national elections, which Mrs. Gandhi is expected to hold within 15 months. In her new role, though, Maneka is sure to prove an ever sharper irritant to the Prime Minister...
...exactly a U-turn, it was a sharper swerve in the right direction than anyone could have expected in, say, 1980, when Chrysler Corp. set a record by losing $1.7 billion. Last week Chrysler reported profits of $170.1 million on sales of $10 billion for 1982, its first year in the black since 1977. Said Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca: "We are poised for what I think is a big turnaround as the economy turns around...