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Diversity Has Been Written Into The Dna Of American Life; Any Institution That Lacks A Rainbow Array Has Come To Seem Diminished, If Not Diseased.

Americans Who Feel The Most Ignored These Days Are Not The Screamers. They Are The Solid Citizens Who Are Sick To Death Of Pols Who Play To The Rant.

Bill Clinton Gives The Appearance Of Taking Stands-for Some Sort Of Tax Cut, Some Sort Of Welfare Reform, Some Sort Of Balanced Budget-but These Are Ploys, Mirages: They Exist Only To Undermine Positions Taken By The Republicans. He Doesn't Fight For Anything Substantive-except Of Course, Re-election. ...he Has Fallen Into The Dangerous Habit Of Lip Synching The Presidency: He Gives The Appearance Of Leadership, But Not The Substance.

Anonymous Sources Are A Practice Of American Journalism In The 20th And 21st Century, A Relatively Recent Practice. The Literary Tradition Of Anonymity Goes Back To The Bible.

Barack Obama's Inspirational Whoosh To The Presidency In 2008 Was Unusual. Most Campaigns Are Less Exhilarating; Indeed, They Are Downright Disappointing - Until Someone Wins.