Word: wrighting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Dodd's reaction was much sharper than that of many of his Democratic colleagues. Although critical of portions of Reagan's speech, key Democrats admit to seeing very real dangers in reducing Reagan's requested military assistance to El Salvador. House Majority Leader Jim Wright of Texas, for instance, is among those who feel strongly that the U.S. must continue to support its Central American allies. Like their G.O.P. counterparts?and most of the public?Democrats are generally worried and confused about how to handle a problem they all wish would disappear...
...stumping with surprising energy in 26 states. Of the 73 House Democrats he supported, 54 won. The difference he made varied, of course, from race to race. But his presence never hurt. "Claude was the most sought-after speaker by Democratic candidates in 1982," recalls House Majority Leader Jim Wright. "At one rally for elderly people, we expected 200, but 800 showed up and waited for an hour and a quarter to hear him." Adds California Congressman Tony Coelho, Democratic congressional campaign committee chairman: "No single person had more of an impact on the 1982 elections...
...George Washington Preparatory High, Los Angeles. Only four years ago, Washington High would have matched most people's Hollywood image of the blackboard jungle. "Morale here was terrible," recalls Margaret Wright, a leader of the parents' group. "The rooms were dirty, and 90% of the teachers were rotten...
Though UNH tied it once more at six, that goal got the Crimson attack working again. Goals by Meagher and Jamie Wright provided the necessary margin as Harvard then survived intense UNH pressure in the final minutes...
...Wright, also, realizes his character to the fullest. He captures the manic quality of Hallie who at one moment dreams aloud of the possibility of a better world, and in the next broods over the misery of the present...