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Because of these circumstances and as a result of an unsure style of leadership, Carter fell to levels of popularity lower than any other President in the history of polling, despite the absence of any major scandal in his Administration or any international catastrophe. His restrained and at times erratic...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: May the Best Man Win | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

In making his formal announcement in the Senate Caucus Room, Baker stressed the need for a "President who knows Washington well enough to change Washington," because "surely we cannot withstand still more Washington inexperience." He billed himself as the candidate "who can win in the South and in the North...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: He's Proud He's a Politician | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

On the other side, worried government bankers agree with Guido Carli, former chief of Italy's central bank, that Eurocurrencies have become ''the root of all evil in the international monetary system.'' In this huge worldwide market, currencies can be traded almost instantly and without...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Clash over Stateless Cash | 11/5/1979 | See Source »

In a way, Jesus is not so much a movie as a religious documentary drama, which is its weakness as well as its strength. Since the Gospels are basically collections of episodes that were set down for inspiration and information, a film that follows them faithfully cannot help jumping from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: A Film for Bible Purists | 11/5/1979 | See Source »

It's not as if Kevin White would have nothing to talk about in a debate with Timilty. But it's more fun to use the issues as a backdrop for personal attacks. So White has labelled Timilty a "basic barroom drinker with general tastes" and accused him of floating...

Author: By Robert O. Boorstin, | Title: Joe Timilty's Lonely Campaign | 11/5/1979 | See Source »

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