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Percy has tried to emphasize his ties to Reagan, as well as his clout and power in the Senate. But few of his colleagues have helped him in his battle. Many far-right Republicans want Percy out so that North Carolina's Jesse Helms, champion of the Moral Majority, might succeed him as head of the Foreign Relations Committee. A group of national conservatives went so far as to endorse a Libertarian candidate in the Illinois race rather than Percy, whom they called a "partisan Democrat in Republican's clothing." Percy denounced the group as "part...
Those explanations dovetail nicely with the apparent rise in Gromyko's influence. He derives clout from long experience as the Kremlin's top diplomat and a flawless record of cleaving to the collective Politburo line. Says Uri Ra'anan, professor at Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy: "I am astounded at Gromyko's authority. He has absolutely no political power base." Agrees Pipes: "By default, he has moved...
Such an appeal would also be risky. State House observers say, because a good number of the Republican representatives also support Keverian. It is also doubtful that the House Minority Leadership would barter Republican votes for much coveted committee chairmanships and risk what little political clout State House Republicans now have...
...Japanese imports and the demise of many traditional industries (not to mention Washington's decidedly anti-union policies), American workers appear sufficiently concerned with job security so as to be more conciliatory than their British counterparts. Furthermore, American unions are beginning to recognize their erosion of their political clout. In addition to dwindling membership, union leaders can no longer be certain that they can deliver the rank and file vote...
...believe that his report will make it even more difficult for Meese to win Senate confirmation. Republican Strom Thurmond, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he would not hold new hearings on the nomination this year. Still, if Reagan wins by a landslide, he may have the clout to push the nomination through the Senate. Or Meese may decide that the wiser course is to declare himself vindicated and return to private life...