White House chefs juggle campaign fare and cravings
In a mass of notes on presidential hopefuls, Ronald Reagan eats macaroni and cheese and keeps fit with an exercise wheel while Jerry Brown follows the Pritikin plan and guards his weight with fruit and salad. George Bush favors Doritos and popcorn and John Connally snacks on nuts and fast food, with each candidate facing the bland, limited campaign fare on the road.
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Power, status and burdens of the presidency explained
This piece surveys how the presidency has grown in power and stature while bearing heavy duties. It notes Washington’s restraint on monarchy, the evolution of executive influence since the 19th century, and debates on checks post Watergate and Vietnam. It cites Wilson and Roosevelt as defining voices.
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