Word: successful
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...Dukakis in the presidential election two weeks from now--as recent polls indicate he would if the election were held today--the vice president will not be able to count on a Republican, or even conservative, Congress to rubberstamp his administration's initiatives. Despite the likelihood of Republican success in the presidential election, the Democratic Party seems sure to make strong gains in the Senate and at least retain its control of the House in the 101st Congress...
...explanation for the Democrats' likely success is the fact that they have learned how to play hardball with the Republicans in terms of campaign financing. This year, the Democrats have actually raised more money than the Republicans. A report in The New York Times this week showed that as of September 30, Democrats had raised $1 to every 87 cents raised by the Republicans. In 1986, the Republicans garnered $1.35 to every $1 earned by the Democrats...
THERE are also several Republicans who are sure bets to win re-election, including Orrin Hatch (Ut.), Richard Lugar (Ind.), John C. Danforth (Mo.) and John Heinz (Pa.). The Bush campaign's success in restoring confidence in GOP leadership after Reagan popularity began to diminish has helped some Republican incumbents who would have faced much more serious challenges. Sen. Dave F. Durenberger (R-Minn.) continues to hold onto a fairly strong lead against Hubert H. Humphrey III, the son of the former vice president...
...Bush advisor added that world democracy, though it may not follow the American model, is nonetheless on the rise. He said that because America is an important influence on Latin America, the success of democracy there suggests that the U.S. is now following an effective foreign policy. Bush would continue such a policy, he said...
...found guilty, then the disapprobation of society is part and parcel of the punishment. If found innocent, then one can be vindicated in a public forum. One may argue that loss of reputation is irreplaceable. But even so, for some notoriety has proved to be the ticket to success anyway. One only has to notice Jean Harris' literary success after killing the "Scarsdale Diet Doctor," or the fame of Claus von Bulow for proof that the public tends to forget quickly, or else reward financially those who have erred...