Premise: Yet there he is in Newsweek last week huffing that campaign-finance reform has done more damage to constitutional values than Watergate, and endorsing Thomas' notion that political contributions are acts of political expression, as well as exercises in freedom of association.

Hypothesis: And despite that, he was in Newsweek last week, huffing that campign-finance reform has done more damage to constitutional values than Watergate, and endorsing Thomas' notion that political contributions are acts of political expression.
Answer: yes

Premise: Though some faculty members feel McKinsey's involvement shames the academy, most think it's a healthy development for Harvard.

Hypothesis: Some faculty think McKinsey's participation in the debate brings shame to the academy
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: Stow it, said Number 14.

Hypothesis: Number 14 wasn't a very friendly guy because he had been in prison for a long time.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: A bon vivant who held extravagant parties, Vaudreuil and his elegant wife presided over a sort of Golden Age of social grace, when the colonial elite were invited to plays, musicales, and balls.

Hypothesis: The colonial elite refers to colonial officers from North America.
Answer: no