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But, in Coach Zorn's defense, the team's alleged upstairs "braintrust" - mainly owner Dan Snyder and executive veep Vinny Cerrato - has relied more on glitz and a liking for "buzz" than on solid football acumen in providing the coach the tools he needs to win.
Daily News-Record 2009
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Let me add my two-cents to this 'braintrust' of an idea: if you're going to have TYRANNY at one end of the graph, make sure that you accurately describe those that are more in line with the RethugliKlan Party line by having EXTINCT at other end.
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They've now totally destroyed America with that "braintrust" that includes the assclown who wrote that book "Dow 36,000" and Phil Gramm, architect of the meltdown.
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Wouldn't it be just typical of the Democratic "braintrust" to fail to capitalize on the one great, big issue that might really pull in some Republican voters?
CT-SEN: Lieberman Will Face Another Anti-War Candidate—A Republican 2009
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Also, the "braintrust" of the federal Liberals have laid out the rules for the race - Jason has a good analysis if you're interested - but one of the points that stuck out for me is the rush to get a new leader.
racing in all directions... daveberta 2006
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Yet it was surprising that today the 'braintrust' was suffering thin the commercials in a deliberate gathering, which consisted of no less than Perry Rhodan, Reginald Bell, Solar Marshal Allan D.
Blockade, Lepso Brand, Kurt 1976
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Another Republican braintrust spewing more of the same old crap that they think people still fall for.
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Its sad that Joe Wilson – not to mention his braintrust back in South Carolina – continue to believe that this has been some type of fraternity prank that they've played instead of disrespecting the office of the President of the United States.
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The team's braintrust is gambling that it sees skills in De Gea that were not apparent to Atletico just two years ago.
Manchester United's Giant Goalie Gamble Gabriele Marcotti 2011
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Isn't this the part of the program where the Republicans can also add their two-cents (that's all the braintrust worth that they will part with in order to help the average American) to ammend the proposal and thus add their 'valuable' and much sought-after input to this reform?
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