More networking than nous. The Times of London gives a run-down of the candidates for World Bank president who it believes can restore the intellectual rigour squandered by James Wolfensohn's habit of pandering to "every single-issue protest group in sight."

While Jim Leach is a "dullard" and Carly Fiorina a "showy" lightweight, Wolfowitz is "brilliant and still the favourite," and John Taylor - praised for opposing the International Finance Facility - and Kenneth Rogoff would offer solid management. more...

David Steven ~ March 04, 2005

Leach long shot. The NYT adds a "long shot" to its shortlist (Fiorina, Wolfowitz, Tobias, Taylor, McPherson) - Iowa Congressman, Jim Leach.

Leach is known for his work on HIV/AIDS and debt...

David Steven ~ March 02, 2005

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