Jane Chastain : Politically Direct

Archive for November, 1995

The Budget Compromise  

(How to Blink with Both Eyes Wide Open)

Republican leaders have reached an agreement with President Clinton so who blinked? They all did — with their eyes wide open. It was an exercise in Washington doublespeak at its best. It did accomplish something — solved a public relations snafu. The rhetoric had reached a point where both sides had painted themselves into their respective corners and there was no room to compromise or back down gracefully. Read the rest of this entry »

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November 29th, 1995 at 1:00 am

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Public Perception Verses the Budget  

The polls show that the public is overwhelmingly in favor of a balanced budget, but thinks the Republican plan is too harsh. These sentiments appear to contradict themselves. The public seems confused, and little wonder. Read the rest of this entry »

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November 13th, 1995 at 1:00 am

Posted in Clinton Budgets