Word: smear
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Because of such unorthodox political views and accusations against the government and its officials, the Society asserts that Washington conducted a national and "vicious smear campaign' against the John Birch Society in the 1960s...
Marjorie, convinced that the law, as it often has done to women in her situation, will smear her as a seductress and absolve her assailant, wants to bury Raul alive in the garden. That does not happen...
...unpopular record as governor, as well as his unconventional lifestyle. Jerry challenges Pete for his lack of experience in addressing national issues, exemplified by his constant public slips. Jerry plays his usual role of avoiding a specific stance on any given subject. Each is investing millions of dollars to smear the other's reputation...
...campaign has taken a nasty turn. White says Clements is "a clown" who uses "smear tactics." Clements says the attorney general "is an incompetent lawyer" who has lost most of his big cases. Responding, somewhat lamely, that he has won most of those that he appealed, White declares: "The heroes in Texas were at the Alamo and San Jacinto. You've got to fight." Facing Dollar Bill's well-oiled assault, state Democratic leaders are wondering if, like the Texans at the Alamo, White lacks the organization and resources...
...while the September 14 contest was a success, much needs to be done before total victory can be declared on November 2. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) faces a tough fight against Rep. Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) in a battle forced by redistricting. Long-shot but heavily financed smear campaigns are being waged against Sen. Edward M. Kennedy '54 (D-Mass.) and Speaker of the House Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill...