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Newt-o-meter: democrats used to want a new JFK. Now, they're hunting for the next Newt Gingrich—the politician with a roadmap back to power
Washington Monthly, March, 2005
Upside Downside Rating
Harry Enough back-room smarts Not enough fron-room **1/2
Reid to hold together the charisma to hold the
Democratic Caucus. attention of a
gardent gnome.
Howard Already familiar to Yeah, that's because **
Dean most Americans of ... well, you know.
Nancy Pioneered the creation It was a mess of *
Pelosi of the Democrats' own policy-wonk speak and
Contract with America. shout-outs to interest
groups that was rightly
ignored.
Barack Those eyes, that smile, Freshmen senators are ***
Obama that voice. Tell us supposed to be seen
again about One and not heard.
America, Barack
Dick The Senate's smartest Already known as ****
Durbin Democrat, with a tongue Illinois' other senator.
half acid, half honey.
Rahm Blisteringly smart, A little too *****
Emanuel ambitious, unconcerned if people
unconconcerned if think he's a jerk.
people think he's a
jerk.
Henry His must-read reports He's the congressman **1/2
Waxman on GOP abuses have from Beverly Hills.
taken the sheen off
the Republican Party's
reputation.
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