Orrin Hatch, Longtime Senator Who Championed Right-Wing Causes, Dies at 88 - The New York Times

A Utah Republican, he overcame poverty to become a powerful force in Washington, helping to build a conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
Similarly, after his brief run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000, he conceded the race to the eventual winner, George W. Bush, with centrist magnanimity. I like the fact that he can … [+2471 chars] Read More