Pinball Wizard at the Flippers

Throughout his previous career in Washington, Richard Darman, newly appointed director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been an “aide of.” It has chafed him terribly. “Aide of Elliot Richardson.” “Aide of James Baker.” On occasion the irritation has exploded in vehement exclamations: “I am Assistant to the President!” “I am Deputy Secretary of Treasury!” No doubt positions too high to be described as “aide of,” but journalists delighted in torturing his sensibilities.

Now that Darman is a full-blown member of the Cabinet, his press hecklers will probably describe him as “aide of George Bush.” It will drive Dick wild.

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Throughout his previous career in Washington, Richard Darman, newly appointed director of the Office of Management and Budget, has been an “aide of.” It has chafed him terribly. “Aide of Elliot Richardson.” “Aide of James Baker.” On occasion the irritation has exploded in vehement exclamations: “I am Assistant to the President!” “I am Deputy Secretary of Treasury!” No doubt positions too high to be described as “aide of,” but journalists delighted in torturing his sensibilities.

Now that Darman is a full-blown member of the Cabinet, his press hecklers will probably describe him as “aide of George Bush.” It will drive Dick wild.