middle-of-the-roader
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Burned by a fierce confirmation fight that rejected Robert Bork, President Reagan picked Anthony Kennedy, a middle-of-the-roader who has played the role of balancer and swing vote.
From Newsweek • Apr. 10, 2010
An able preacher with a cool style�he once studied law�Dr. Vance is an expert on comparative religions, a middle-of-the-roader theologically.
From Time Magazine Archive
The fake radio news was enough to frighten Socialist Leader Bohumil Lausman, a middle-of-the-roader, into resigning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Chairman Guy Farmer, a middle-of-the-roader in labor-management controversies, wants to return to his Washington law practice, has asked the White House not to reappoint him when his term expires Aug. 27.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the top is Under Secretary Dean G. Acheson of Groton and Yale, an impeccable lawyer, a man with an elastic mind, a political middle-of-the-roader.
From Time Magazine Archive
