Word: partisans
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...ideology than about power. McCain could claim that his assault last week on leaders of the religious establishment was just his latest rage against the machine, to tell Republicans that they cannot hope to draw people into the fold if they continue to be obsessed with soft money or partisan power or ideological purity. But when he went too far and called the mullahs evil, he allowed the Texans to whisper once more that McCain was simply not steady enough to carry the flag for his or any other party. All Bush needed to do was persuade his team...
...five shots at the end of the first half, Banghart swished five three-pointers, two coming two steps behind the arc. After being taken out shortly thereafter, she received a standing ovation from the partisan crowd. She finished with a career-high 38 points while also tallying six rebounds, five steals and four assists...
...Columbine, as well as far too many other major shootings in the past year, the issue has been placed in the national spotlight. Last summer a significant effort was made in Washington to pass reasonable gun legislation. Sadly, the effort was defeated due to special interests and partisan politics. Gun control is still gaining national attention, and has the potential to be a major issue in the election. A number of organizations have mobilized on the issue, most notably Handgun Control, Inc. and PAX. In addition, a Million Mom March is being planned for May, and local groups are starting...
...delight of most reformers, however, Ganji--an unabashed partisan of President Mohammed Khatami's, an avid reader of Western philosophy and the son of a gas-station attendant--refuses to avert his eyes. A street activist during Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini's revolution, he now insists that building Iran's democracy entails acknowledging the Islamic regime's past mistakes. Whether Ganji will be able to continue his campaign is a crucial test for Iran's reformers as they maneuver against the hard-line conservatives who maintain control over the security forces and judicial system. If Ganji manages to remain alive...
...Jaguar as his official car, and yesterday's news reported his resignation due to health reasons. Haider then chose Dieter Bhömdorfer, a lawyer who has defended the Freedom Party for the past few years, as the next Justice Minister--a traditionally party-independent post--and the partisan choice did not go unnoticed by Austrians...