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...harsh realities of Tuesday's results may not sink McCain, who has carefully cultivated an image of being a party maverick and who polls well ahead of the Republican brand. But they do portend the possibility that the Congressional Democratic majority could grow to a size not seen since the 1980s; though it is still early in the cycle, political observers say Democrats hope to pick up one or more Senate seats and as many as a dozen more House seats. Or as Larry Sabato, a political prognosticator at the University of Virginia, put it, "Republicans have to worry that...
...Evelynn M. Hammonds, currently the senior vice provost for faculty development and diversity. This appointment should come as good news to the College community, both because of Hammonds’s proven record as a talented and respected administrator and because of the circumstances surrounding her appointment, which portend an expansion of the scope of the College dean’s authority.To be sure, we would be remiss to ignore the scarcity of undergraduate administrative experience in Hammond’s résumé. Her academic credentials are undeniably impressive, and she has accomplished a great deal for Harvard...
...second song on “Lucky,” sounds good at first, but gets repetitive by the second chorus. While Nada Surf usually uses their guitar tones in novel ways, the three minutes of steady pseudo-country on “Whose Authority” portend the monotony to come. The third track happens to be the high point of the album. “Beautiful Beat” is a sunny-day anthem layered with an acoustic center and a solid drum cadence which focuses on dramatic toms in the verses. The emphasis is once again...
...Obama, as part of this new political group, has the potential to change the entire demographic dynamic of politics for a long time. His candidacy provides the first big test for this new type of black leader nationally, and his results may portend future success or failure for others looking to similarly expand their representation and run for higher office...
...carmakers sounds eerily similar to the impending bankruptcies of Social Security and Medicare. By failing to act now, the government is condemning us all to a worse future. There are fewer workers to support an increasing number of older retirees. What does the demise of the Big Three portend? Anthony Trujillo Escareño, Tustin, California...