Word: underdogism
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...result of his showbiz experience, Brian has developed a heightened insight into and appreciation for advertisements in general, as well as camaraderie with fellow underdog extras, for whom he finds himself cheering when watching television. He also believes his career prepared him for life at Harvard: "I have the ability to be in front of a lot of people and be comfortable doing something normal...or something stupid...
...AFFINITY FOR THE UNDERDOG...
...from a 47-point gap just two months ago, but Bush and his advisers are so sure they can squash McCain in South Carolina that they're playing it safe in New Hampshire. Where McCain's events in the state last week were crowded with believers and flushed with underdog excitement, Bush's were often subdued, with a complacent and obligatory air suffusing both the candidate and his supporters. Bush gave his speech and moved on; his audiences clapped and went about their business. No one broke a sweat...
...serious - former President Bush is a fellow sufferer - voters tend to take a conservative approach to a candidate's health. In addition, the revelation could hurt Bradley's attempts to paint himself as a more honest, open alternative to Al Gore. While John McCain, Bradley's cross-party fellow underdog, has made his physical and mental health an open book, Bradley won't reveal any medical records before 1996. The former Knick has taken the stance that the episodes are minor and that he'll notify the media if he needs to see a doctor or has to alter...
...Proponents of the condensed schedule say it favors upstart campaigns, allowing underdog candidates who score surprise hits in the early primaries to ride a wave of attention through early March, and maybe sneak away with a win. But critics argue that the shortened season actually deprives upstart campaigns of the chance to build momentum. In years past, a handful of candidates parlayed surprise showings in the early primaries into a sustained accumulation of press coverage, allowing them to build war chests that rivaled the front-runners'. But now there's little time to accumulate contributions once February rolls around...