BUSH BITES BACK It was a big week for George W. Dick Cheney proved Wednesday night that there’s no shame in getting competitive with Gore, and Bush the younger followed his lead. He took advantage of Gore’s silence (it’s Veep-picking time for him) and filled the convention hall with pledges. But is it too late? Al’s still a lap ahead.
BUSH 33
–To put local people in charge of local schools –To abolish the “death tax” –To sign a bill banning partial-birth abortion –To uphold the honor and dignity of the presidency –To earn military’s respect –To promote alternatives to abortion –To help poor families find their own homes –To promote the teaching of abstinence in schools
Gore 58
–No pledges
The fine print: totals reflect pledges and proposals made beginning the week of May 29, 2000, when we first began tracking. This survey is not scientific.
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