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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Dole supporters equally praised their candidate, who frequently showed flashes of his characteristic wit...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Presidential Candidates Square Off in Hartford | 10/7/1996 | See Source »

...Once a Thief is that nearly every moment is played with a wink--the almost nonstop score has the giddy feel of music that might accompany a Stanley Donen caper, while the clipped pace of the showdowns gives the movie the tone of a Power Rangers episode with wit. Newcomer Sergei proves himself an appealing comedian as he smugly cuts down his rivals' big plans with lines like "Keep dreamin', Serpico." The movie ends with Sergei and Holt poised for further adventures. A series maybe...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TELEVISION: ALL BIG YUKS | 9/30/1996 | See Source »

...press corps and broke into a grin. "Arrrggghhh! Brought your homework," he joshed, addressing me for the first time. I was aware of the Dole stereotype: brilliant mind, bitter man. But here he seemed charming; he had a sparkle in his hazel eyes, a winning way with his deadpan wit. I had respected him, in some ways admired him, but with the sweetness and humor that emerged from that moment, I liked...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IN SEARCH OF THE REAL BOB DOLE | 9/18/1996 | See Source »

...have seen more of that Bob Dole. But for the most part, his performances have been painful to watch--the constant references to himself in the third person, the ubiquitous "whatever" that punctuates incomplete thoughts, the rambling speeches and the non-non sequiturs. The man renowned for his quick wit and quiet thoughtfulness mostly seemed out of step, unable to make the crucial connections and pivots...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IN SEARCH OF THE REAL BOB DOLE | 9/18/1996 | See Source »

While Weld, a former Adams House resident, showed flashes of the wit and sarcasm that many felt helped him win the past three debates, Kerry's momentum yesterday seemed unstoppable...

Author: By Richard M. Burnes, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Kerry Dominates Weld in Debate | 9/17/1996 | See Source »

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