I would be relected for a second term, if not shot dead by the Washington elite.

He sets about trying to convince his friends in the Washington elite that the alien threat is real, but he is met with skepticism and derision.

At first, the genteel anti-Semitism of the Washington elite diminishes and slows the plot.

All these refined ladies and gentlemen of the Washington elite should learn to keep their mouths shut so as not to incriminate themselves.

The powerful Washington elite throw posh functions because they have something to sell.

But for the Washington social elite, it is an annual ritual that combines civic pride with show-business glamour.

Two are large, historic congregations that minister to the Washington elite and occupy real estate worth a combined $27 million, which could result in a legal battle.

Echoing his recent advertising campaign, Mr. Clinton argued that the Washington elites were out of touch with average Americans and "just don't get it."

He positions himself as an outsider, taking aim at the clubby Washington elites and what he calls their annual "fiscal follies."

Cluss was also active as a builder of mansions for the Washington elite.