Word: dons
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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The Supreme Court, like the Wizard of Oz, augments its authority by working its magic out of sight. Toiling away in their neoclassical palace, the nine Justices are perceived as being above the fray and primly cut off from everyday life. (Which is why, reportedly, former Washington Redskins fullback John...
But other experts insist these are not clear-cut violations and that Supreme Court Justices cannot be expected to remain totally aloof from the real world. What's more, recusals come with costs of their own. "The people who are appointed to decide the country's important business take themselves...
To hear those closest to him tell it, George W. Bush never broke a sweat during the 36 days of electoral limbo that almost deprived him of the presidency. His closest advisers, friends and even family members all describe Bush's mood during that tense period as "serene" or "calm...
As the campaign wore on, Bush grew increasingly convinced that his strongest asset was his personality. But Bush also learned during his run that even with Texas-size charm offensives, "things don't always move the way you want," as one top aide puts it. "He won't waste a...
The definition of loyalty is also somebody like Karen Hughes or Karl Rove, who walks in and says you're wrong. I do worry about becoming encapsulated in the presidency if I don't get solid, honest opinions from people.