Word: swift
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...Behind Foley's Swift Fall From Grace Thanks to his previous work against pedophiles, the Florida congressman who sent possibly inappropriate e-mails to a teenager had little choice but to resign. Now the G.O.P. has yet another vulnerable seat to defend
...Behind Foley's Swift Fall From Grace Thanks to his previous work against pedophiles, the Florida congressman who sent possibly inappropriate e-mails to a teenager had little choice but to resign. Now the G.O.P. has yet another vulnerable seat to defend
...Ailes took a charitable view of the incident, characterizing it as “an assault on all journalists.” Yes, Clinton had wiles enough to center his attack on Fox News, striking at the head and heart of the journalistic profession in one swift blow. But Clinton’s remarks characterize a wider assault, not only on journalism but also on the intelligence of the entire American people. Rather than attempting to excuse his gross failures in office, Clinton tried instead to argue that he actually had fought terrorism while in office. Pathetically culling up obscure...
...small ad campaign by an obscure organization called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth smeared John Kerry's Vietnam War record and dealt his campaign a blow from which it never fully recovered. The episode demonstrated the new power of independent political organizations, known as 527s or 501(c)s for the sections of the tax code under which they operate. These groups function outside the campaign-finance laws. Among other things, most can collect unlimited contributions...
...BEHIND IT The same person who brought you Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. Texas homebuilder Bob Perry, who has close ties to the Bush White House, has given the new California organization $5 million, which exceeds the $4.5 million he provided as the largest contributor to the Swift Boat Veterans...