His client list reads like a who's who of Washington insiders.

So don't expect me to use the language of the Washington insider.

Washington insiders say they cannot remember another political operative of such stature running for high office himself.

In the 1960s, many Washington insiders assumed he was homosexual.

He has portrayed himself as a man of the people who understands the world better than his rival, a Washington insider.

As a war hero and Washington insider, he seemed to have an assured future in politics.

The 76-year-old Washington insider is no stranger to official quagmires.

"But the Washington insiders will not hold up this campaign."

But he also has a 17-year record as a Washington insider.

The rub is that both of them are quintessential Washington insiders.