Hers: the steady, experienced, disciplined, battle-tested veteran, aggressive and cautious in equal measure.
That's why I commend to my country the re-election of President Bush, and the steady, experienced, public-spirited man who serves as our vice president, Dick Cheney.
"After the current governor, they are going to find an old, steady, experienced hand good to work with," said Charles T. Manatt, who served as both state and national Democratic leader while Mr. Brown was first governor.
Then came uncomfortable Mr Tomblin, who sped and mumbled his way through his speech, stepping on applause lines and occasionally strapping on a grin.Then again, Mr Tomblin ran not as a dynamic, inspiring leader, but as a steady, experienced pol.
But the "we'll never surrender" clip comes from his speech at the 2004 Republican National Convention, in which he also said, "I commend to my country the re-election of President Bush" and "the steady, experienced, public-spirited man who serves as our vice president, Dick Cheney".
"This time of uncertainty only underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced... " blah blah blah.
Prices are growing slightly in desirable markets like Berlin and Munich, but Mr. Just said most markets were holding steady or experiencing a slight downturn.
Mr. Franks, steady and experienced, was the last hope to keep the party's nomination for governor from Bret D. Schundler, the conservative Republican mayor of Jersey City whom the party tried to keep locked in the basement.
Carriers in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa also were predicted to experience steady improvement.
SCORECARD -- In recent debates and endorsements, Mr. Vallone's calm demeanor and steady hand of experience have figured prominently.
