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Foley's gracious style was key to his rise--and to his fall.

Authors :
Hoy, Anne Q.
Source :
Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report. 11/12/94, Vol. 52 Issue 44, p3290. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Focuses on Thomas S. Foley, the first House Speaker defeated since 1862. His loss to opponent George Nethercutt in November 1994 elections; His emotional farewell; His characteristic graciousness which is what worked against Foley in the hard-fought race; His personal decency; Political career; Steady climb to the pinnacle of the Democratic Party. INSET: The defeated speakers, by Stephen Gettinger.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00105910
Volume :
52
Issue :
44
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9412067555