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Bush family operatives have done effective demolition jobs on two Democratic presidential candidates, Michael Dukakis and Al Gore. The anti-Dukakis campaign was pure ideology. He was a Massachusetts liberal, a "card-carrying member of the A.C.L.U." He was soft on crime; he opposed the Pledge of Allegiance. The anti-Gore campaign was pure character. The Vice President was a phony who couldn't even figure out what to wear--remember earth tones? He was a liar, an exaggerator--remember how he invented the Internet? He was "uncomfortable in his skin." The anti-Kerry campaign will be a little...
...friends are not alone: a 2001 survey found that 22% of college students were buying energy drinks. The drinks are the fastest growing sector in the beverage business. After earning a mere $12 million in 1997, they now account for $1 billion of the $60 billion U.S. soft-drink market. Red Bull was the energy-drink pioneer, and still commands a share of more than 60%, but there are more than 200 challengers to the throne, many of which have attracted cultlike followings...
...equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans—would have to put common-sense policy before the bottom line, which doesn’t seem likely. After all, the strongest supporters of the FEC ruling were commission members from the party that has outraised any other in terms of soft money—the Democrats. And unless the Democratic Party gets a lot better at raising hard money, the country will most likely have to endure continued corruption in Washington...
...simple but satisfactory with basic subs, clubs, sandwiches and an extensive all-day breakfast menu. Servings are generous to a fault, and most orders come with a choice of various classic breakfast sides. Be sure to try the ham, cheese and mushroom omelet (5.50) and the soft home-fried potatoes [TK! Price? CONSISTENCY...
...comfy couches and a number of easy chairs bask in streams of natural light. A big screen television in the corner projects the latest CNBC headlines. Across the room are two empty bars with lonely stools, a reminder of last night’s debauchery. The couches’ soft cushioning allows last night’s drunks to nurse their hangovers. Yuppies come to kick back, eat off coffee tables and read the Boston Globe to the soft background music of John Mayer and Norah Jones...