After the National Anthem was performed by a rock group, children from the Museum of Children's Art presented President Clinton with a sculpture. After introductions by California dignitaries, the president talked to supporters in Jack London Square about the accomplishments of his administration, urged the audience to support Democratic candidates and described his policies ...which will "build a bridge to the 21st century." Signs at the front of the stage said, "Strong families, strong communities." Show SummaryShow Full Text

Senator Dole, joined by former President Bush, and preceded by many local Republican candidates, spoke to a crowd of supporters in a theater on a stage with a backdrop of the White House and behind a sign, "The People's House." In his remarks, Mr. Dole focused on the economy and Medicare and he also made several comments about the president's ethics.

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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Mr. Buchanan and Ms. Ferraro debated the role of the federal government in several major policy areas, such as education, crime and welfare and federal courts. They made opening and closing statements and took questions from the moderator and the audience of students.

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, and challenged President Clinton to discuss campaign financing on one of the major networks the night before the election. Show SummaryShow Full Text

President Clinton spoke to supporters at Eastern Michigan University. In his remarks, he spoke about his economic accomplishment with particular focus on his efforts to help small businesses, especially those owned by women and minorities.

Senator Lugar briefed reporters on a recent trip to Russia and Ukraine with Senators Lieberman and Nunn and Secretary Perry. He commented on Russian efforts to delay implementation of the START II treaty for up to five years and other issues such as NATO expansion and took questions from reporters.

Mr. Dole spoke to supporters at Austin Peay University after his wife outlined the Top 10 reasons why he should be president. In his remarks, Mr. Dole outlined several problems with the economy and explained how his economic proposal would remedy them.

President Clinton left the White House for the last time before the election. He will travel to Colorado, Nevada and California before arriving in Little Rock for election night.

Mr. Dole spoke about the importance of U.S. leadership in international affairs. He criticized President Clinton's policies in several areas, including Bosnia and Iraq and stressed that the U.S. must clearly define its interests and then protect them. He also talked about other items on his agenda, including tax cuts and returning more power to the states. After his remarks, ...he took a few questions from the audience. Show SummaryShow Full Text