Obama slalomed through the entire election season with barely a single new idea.

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Since there is no likelihood any Congress, whether controlled by Republicans or Democrats, will approve that kind of money for foreign aid, the alternative idea of generating such funds instead through new, international taxes has gained traction.

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Halfway through the allotted research time, Posner went to the editorial staff with a new idea: A book that says flat-out who killed Kennedy.

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Through ongoing collaboration, socialization, and vetting, the idea develops into a viable solution to address a new market opportunity, re-engineer a core process, solve a problem, or create business value.

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The last time she went through the I-need-to-get-a-job phase, she came up with a new idea.

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It's not clear if the idea is for an upgrade or a new line, which would somehow have to find a route through built-up areas in the two cities.

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He would say that his government does have a big idea: to bring excellence and choice to the public services through a combination of increased funding and (New Labour buzz-word meaning competition) contestability.

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