Word: strength
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Looking back, we had a really good record (23-6)," Roberts said, "and what they look for is whether you won the Seaboard Conference, your win-loss column and the strength of your scheduling...
...freshman defense also showed strength, as Beverly Stickles broke up lots of two-on-ones...
...Crimson hosts Boston College next Monday in the home-opener. Harvard looks forward to the Ivy opening weekend at Yale and Brown on December 3rd and 4th, when the team's strength and depth is sure to show...
Robertson's effort seemed to flame out earlier. He mobilized his evangelical troops to show up in disproportionate strength at the Iowa straw ballot and the Michigan pre-caucuses. But his appeal went beyond the true believers (important enough in themselves) and had a lasting impact on the shape of the Republican race. By coming in second in Iowa, beating George Bush, Robertson gave Bob Dole, the winner in Iowa, a chance to derail Bush in New Hampshire. In addition, the hard core of the right that Robertson had pre- empted was unavailable to Jack Kemp when he needed...
Bush's greatest political strength is his fascination with people. He quizzes casual acquaintances about their families and interests, and seems ; interested in their replies. He stays in regular touch with so many friends that two aides are occupied nearly full-time monitoring their advice and greetings. As President, he will not hole up, Nixon-style, and lose touch with the outside world...