Former Republican presidential candidate Keyes talked about the upcoming presidential election and predicted a close race between President Clinton and Senator Dole. He thinks the Republican strategists made a mistake in trying to run against President Clinton on economic grounds, noting that the great crisis in the U.S. is of morals and how to teach morality to children. ...Following his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. Show SummaryShow Full Text
After the crowd in Leonard Bailey Park was entertained by Donny and Marie Osmond and others, Jack Kemp and Bob Dole spoke about their campaign agenda. Mr. Dole, who was suffering from laryngitis, focused on several California issues as well as his economic plan and the character issue. This rally was about 54 hours into his 96 hour final campaign tour.
President Clinton, joined by Senator Lautenberg, Senator Bradley and Rep. Torricelli, who is trying to succeed Senator Bradley, spoke to a crowd of supporters in Union Township, New Jersey. In his remarks, the president praised Rep. Torricelli and contrasted his and Republican views of how the nation should proceed into the next century.
This week's program highlighted President Clinton and Dole campaign activities on the last weekend before the election, including Clinton speeches in San Antonio and Little Rock and a Bob Dole speech in Columbus, OH and an Elizabeth Dole speech in Covington, KY. Audience members and journalists at the Little Rock and Columbus events were also interviewed.
Joined by several Texas Democratic leaders and two cabinet members, President Clinton spoke to supporters in front of the Alamo. He stressed his accomplishments over the past four years, but also his belief that this election is about creating an attitude of cooperation, not division, not about the evidence of what he has done because it is incontrovertible.
During a campaign tour through California, Mr. Perot spoke to students at Stanford University. He criticized U.S. leaders for allowing jobs to move overseas and for nations who have poor human rights records to take these jobs. He also mentioned other economic problems, such as the budget deficit and the debt and entitlement programs such as Social Security. He also continued ...his criticism of campaign financing, especially by the Democratic Party. Show SummaryShow Full Text
During this year's presidential campaign, many television networks
are giving the major candidates free television time to talk about
issues facing the country. Every other weeknight President Clinton
and Senator Dole will have a few minutes to discuss their positions
on various topics. Two of these commercials were shown.
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Joined by local Democratic leaders and candidates, President Clinton spoke to an outdoor crowd of supporters at Santa Barbara City College. He contrasted Republican and Democratic views on various campaign issues but he also commented on campaign finance reform. He called for several reforms, including the unlimited money given to political parties and contributions from ...foreign corporations and individuals. He also criticized Bob Dole for blocking attempts at campaign finance reform while he was in the Senate. Show SummaryShow Full Text
Joined by former Presidents Ford and Bush, Bob Dole spoke to supporters behind a sign, "Trust Wins." He focused on his economic proposal and the ethics of the Clinton administration. This was about 6 hours into his 96 hour final campaign tour. At the beginning of his speech, Presidents Bush and Ford joined him at the lectern and he stated, "This is integrity in the White ...House." Show SummaryShow Full Text
