poobah

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Just in case anyone's forgotten or are too young to remember -- the former Democratic senator from Oklahoma and current Unity 08 poobah, David Boren, is an egomaniac who stabbed Bill Clinton in the back repeatedly when he was trying to pass his economic plan in

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  • Most Orlando theme parks have reported a decline in holiday attendance; even Disney World, the grand poobah of central Florida tourism, is taking a hit. —  Vonnegut's Asshole
  • "I'm not the grand poobah," he told a packed news conference barely 12 hours after signing the contract.
  • Of course, as the grande poobah of this campaign, I must first say I love all the prizes evenly (thanks food blogging and food-wine loving friends for offering these amazing prizes!). —  thecookscottage
  • John Calipari cautioned the Kentucky faithful that he was not the "grand poobah" or "emperor" —  WTOP / Business / Biz Stories
  • I'm a veritable wizard of whiffs, a sultan of scents, a poobah of pungencies. —  Times Leader News
 

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