19 January 2012 - elder statesman

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elder statesman - A former political leader whose misdeeds are finally forgotten.

clue:

Newt Gingrich reminded me of this, but Nixon taught it to me first.

Major female political leaders usually have to be so strong, like Maggie Thatcher, that any misdeeds are simply seen as part of their personality.

take oh take this clue away

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