Word: simonizers
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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When Kalb asked the Illinois senator about anNBC News debate among all 12 candidates last week,Simon responded with an attack on the number andformat of debates the candidates feel compelled toattend...
...have too many [debates]," Simon said. "ButI have to go because the other candidates...
...Simon, like the other candidates who havecome to the Kennedy School, rarely took advantageof the opportunity to give more than the usualpre-packaged answer...
When pressed by Kalb on his pledge to increasesocial spending programs at the same that he plansto balance the federal budget, Simon resorted tohis tried and true rhetorical formula, urging thecountry "to seize and create our own destiny...
Kalb may recognize this problem in his debates.Even as he jibed with Simon over bow ties andbooks, Kalb seemed to want to move away from thepersonal issues that have dominated the campaign.Before the cameras went live yesterday afternoonand before the former television journalist openedwith his question about hearing aids, Kalbreminded the Kennedy School audience to stay awayfrom "mushy" questions