Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
consensual governor
English answer:
governing by consensus
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Adele Oliveri
Sep 2, 2008 15:58
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consensual governor
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"George W. Bush was often described as a successful managing partner of the Texas Rangers baseball team and a **consensual governor** of Texas; his performance in Washington proved more controversial".
I have some doubts about the meaning of the above phrase: does it mean that GWB ruled Texas based on consensus, or that his decisions met with widespread agreeement?
Judging on what follows ("his performance in Washington proved more controversial") I guess it means the latter, but I would like to hear a native (possibly, but not necessarily, US) speaker's opinion.
Thanks.
I have some doubts about the meaning of the above phrase: does it mean that GWB ruled Texas based on consensus, or that his decisions met with widespread agreeement?
Judging on what follows ("his performance in Washington proved more controversial") I guess it means the latter, but I would like to hear a native (possibly, but not necessarily, US) speaker's opinion.
Thanks.
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Edyta Sawin
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able to reach across party lines to bring people together
GWB was known in Texas to be working across party lines.
Consensual here:
1. (Law) Existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F07E7DF103AF...
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Note added at 15 mins (2008-09-02 16:13:54 GMT)
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1062178.stm
He was not very successful in Washington.
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Note added at 19 mins (2008-09-02 16:17:28 GMT)
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GWB was able to get a consensus of both (major) political parties to agree on matters. This is my understanding.
Consensual here:
1. (Law) Existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F07E7DF103AF...
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Note added at 15 mins (2008-09-02 16:13:54 GMT)
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/1062178.stm
He was not very successful in Washington.
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Note added at 19 mins (2008-09-02 16:17:28 GMT)
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GWB was able to get a consensus of both (major) political parties to agree on matters. This is my understanding.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Edyta, jccantrell, thank you both for your contributions. As you are implying the same thing, I am giving points to Edyta who answered first. Good thing I decided to check, as my interpretation was going in the wrong direction :-)
Thanks again!"
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jccantrell
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My understanding
I would see this meaning that he got the other members of the government to agree about things, then put them into action. So, in this role, he got the Texas legislature to support his plans and then implemented them.
To me, this is NOT the latter choice you give. There he goes his own way and everyone agrees AFTER the fact. As I understand it, he works to get the agreement (of the lawmakers) BEFORE doing something.
To me, this is NOT the latter choice you give. There he goes his own way and everyone agrees AFTER the fact. As I understand it, he works to get the agreement (of the lawmakers) BEFORE doing something.
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