Richard Darman
January 25
Darman, who grew up in Wellesley Hills, was a shrewd tactician who mastered the complex political machinery of government while serving four presidents. As budget director during the first Bush administration, he was a principal figure in persuading Bush to renounce his "no new taxes" pledge, and many Republicans never forgave him. He was 64.
Archive 1/26/08 Darman influenced policy of 4 GOP presidents
January 25
Darman, who grew up in Wellesley Hills, was a shrewd tactician who mastered the complex political machinery of government while serving four presidents. As budget director during the first Bush administration, he was a principal figure in persuading Bush to renounce his "no new taxes" pledge, and many Republicans never forgave him. He was 64.
(AP)