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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 »

...arrows in my quiver are far sharper. For instance, you could assemble a roomful of Stephanopouli, lubricate them with tankards of Ailes, and they would not think of preparing a candidate for a question that truly tested their blend of cognitive and public-policy skills. To wit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IF ONLY WE ASKED... | 10/7/1996 | See Source »

...politicking can get so cartoonish that the making of political-cartoon movies might seem redundant. But Cartoongate (Kino International Video), an hour-long melange of short film parodies compiled by animator Greg Ford, proves that the men who want your vote have long been a source for ripe, mean wit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CARTOONGATE | 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 »

...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 »

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