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In reply to the discussion: Mitt Romney to run if Jeb Bush doesn’t, CBS’s Bob Schieffer says [View all]WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)30. "...noted for his intellectual demeanor, eloquent oratory, and promotion of liberal causes..."
Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (/ˈædleɪ/; February 5, 1900 July 14, 1965) was an American politician, noted for his intellectual demeanor, eloquent oratory, and promotion of liberal causes in the Democratic Party.
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The prominent historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., who served as one of his speechwriters, wrote that "Stevenson was a great creative figure in American politics. He turned the Democratic Party around in the fifties and made JFK possible...to the United States and the world he was the voice of a reasonable, civilized, and elevated America. He brought a new generation into politics, and moved millions of people in the United States and around the world."[2] The journalist David Halberstam wrote that "Stevenson's gift to the nation was his language, elegant and well-crafted, thoughtful and calming."[3]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adlai_Stevenson_II
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The prominent historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., who served as one of his speechwriters, wrote that "Stevenson was a great creative figure in American politics. He turned the Democratic Party around in the fifties and made JFK possible...to the United States and the world he was the voice of a reasonable, civilized, and elevated America. He brought a new generation into politics, and moved millions of people in the United States and around the world."[2] The journalist David Halberstam wrote that "Stevenson's gift to the nation was his language, elegant and well-crafted, thoughtful and calming."[3]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adlai_Stevenson_II
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republicans do not care who is president. they just need congress and all the state govs
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#1
This republican bleed of America has happened over many years. scary! especially if Ds do not vote.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#11
Well … there will be the need for some new Supreme Court Justices one of these days
Auggie
Apr 2014
#10
you're right SC 'choice' is 1 reason for Rs to spend billions to get one of their peacocks in the WH
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#12
Not this time around - the Surpeme Court will come into play for whomever wins 2016
LynneSin
Apr 2014
#32
Don't forget Mormon legend has said he was meant to be president! Wonder how many times we need
jwirr
Apr 2014
#14
They might just want to use Romney to make Bush look a little better for primary votes.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#15
"...noted for his intellectual demeanor, eloquent oratory, and promotion of liberal causes..."
WorseBeforeBetter
Apr 2014
#30
Sorry, but 'may actually try it again...' is different than 'will run'.
Drunken Irishman
Apr 2014
#33