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• Bush Offspring Focuses On Texas For Now ‘I Could Win, You Know,’ He Says Of Presidential Race In 2000

  March 10, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A4 George W. Bush, the former president’s son, is dancing around reports that he is eyeing the White House in 2000. Photo by Associated Press

• Gore Forms Pac To Help Democrats In November

  January 12, 1998 in Nation/World on Page A2 With one eye on the 1998 elections and another on his ambitions to become president, Vice President Al Gore is preparing to form a political action committee to funnel money …

• Gephardt On Track With Fast-Track Win, Perpetual Also-Ran Now Serious White House Contender

  November 12, 1997 in Nation/World on Page A2 Once-befuddled House Democratic leader Richard Gephardt’s political aspirations have taken a definite turn for the better. File/Associated Press

• Political Notes

  December 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Newt: ‘Save the poor’ WASHINGTON House Speaker Newt Gingrich called on fellow conservatives and Republicans Tuesday night not to “fixate” on White House scandals but to make saving the poor …

• Campaign Didn’t Teach Voters Much

  November 15, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A12 After hundreds of millions of dollars in campaign spending, countless news stories, three nationally televised debates and hours of advertising on television and radio, Americans knew no more about how …

• Kids Learn About Voting, Waiting Dole Narrowly Wins In Kootenai County

  November 12, 1996 in Idaho on Page B6 Bob Dole won after all. The Republican presidential candidate came out ahead by 23 votes in Kootenai County’s Kids Voting project.

• Dole Sabotaged His Campaign Time And Again

  November 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A11 Dole waves goodbye after concession. Photo by Associated Press

• East Coast Networks Blab Again Early Presidential Projections Upset Western Voters, Election Officials

  November 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A14 Psst! Hey lady, before you vote, wanna know who won the election? “No, I do NOT want to know!” Jacqueline Arlow said emphatically. It was 6:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, …

• Redefining Center Clinton’s Crucial Strategy

  November 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A11 (photo of President Clinton)

• Clinton Rides Landslide First Democrat To Be Re-Elected Since Roosevelt

  November 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. President Clinton and Hillary Clinton embrace after his victory speech at the Old State House in Little Rock, Ark. on Tuesday. Photo by Associated Press 2. Bob Dole makes …

• Election ‘96: State-By-State

  November 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A12 1. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., watches election results on television with his daughters Vanessa, right, and Alexandra. Photo by Associated Press 2. Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas, kisses his wife Wendy …

• Dole Races Clock In Six-State Sprint

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Bob Dole reaches out to voters on the last day of campaigning in Houston on Monday. Photo by Associated Press

• Clinton Blends Emotion With Political Calculation

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 President Clinton gives the “thumbs-up” at a rally in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Associated Press

• Campaign Almanac

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Milk ad appeared in Monday’s USA Today, plus Newsweek and Time. Photo by Associated Press

• Dole, Clinton Crisscross U.S. In Final Dash For Votes

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 On the final day of their final campaigns, President Clinton and GOP nominee Bob Dole presented their closing arguments to the American people as they crisscrossed the country in a …

• Consultant Often Visited White House Ex-Top Aide To Mclarty Met Once With President Associated Press

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 An international business consultant linked to an allegation concerning a proposed $15 million political contribution from Taiwan met with President Clinton in September and came to the White House 41 …

• Vote Likely To Worsen Partisan Hostility

  November 5, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 The 1996 election, which once loomed as a momentous referendum on the role of government, now seems likely to result in an extension of the current political stalemate enlivened mainly …

• Hillary Clinton Campaigns In Oregon

  November 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A12 Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses a cheering crowd at Oregon State University during a campaign stop in Corvallis, Ore. Photo by Associated Press

• Clinton’s Way Of Life Ending A Lifetime Of Campaigning Comes Down To Two Days

  November 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Clinton is savoring the final days of the campaign. Photo by Associated Press

• Clinton, Dole Race To Finish Line Florida Poll Buoys President, But Gop Says It Has Momentum

  November 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Bob Dole takes his underdog hopes to San Bernardino, Calif., on Sunday. Photo by Associated Press

• Gore Seeks Blacks’ Votes At Four Churches In Detroit

  November 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 In one last effort to firm up a core Democratic constituency, Vice President Al Gore spent much of Sunday visiting some of the largest black churches here. He made his …

• Perot Makes A Comeback Dole’s Failures, Clinton’s Scandals Have Re-Energized Texan’s Campaign

  November 4, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Two weeks ago, Ross Perot agreed to visit his campaign’s Chicago office to cheer up the troops. But it was the troops that did the cheering. Marginalized at 5 percent, …

• ‘If I Am Elected…’ Where Three Candidates For President Stand On Major Issues

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A8 1. Ross Perot 2. Bob Dole 3. Bill Clinton

• Candidates And The Facts Clinton And Dole Back Their Arguments With Statistics, But The Numbers Don’t Always Add Up To The Truth

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A8 Both President Bill Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole have liberally laced their campaigns this fall with false, distorted and exaggerated information, not even stopping when they’re called on …

• Undecided? You’re Not Alone Some 10 Or 12 Million Of Us Haven’t Made Up Minds

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A5 Here it is, the weekend before the election, and, doggone it, they still can’t make up their mind. “One day I think I’m going to vote for this one, and …

• Clinton ‘The Free Candy Bar Boy,’ Perot Says

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Reform Party presidential candidate Ross Perot lashed out at President Clinton’s policies and ethics Saturday, calling on women to be offended by the incumbent’s attempt to buy their votes. Stumping …

• Dole Hurtles Across Nation In 96-Hour Campaign Blitz

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Bob Dole greets supporters through a curtain Saturday during a stop in St. Louis as part of his 96-hour marathon. Photo by Associated Press

• Election Will Reveal Region’s Future Aides Say Expect Same From Clinton; Dole To Rely On Gop

  November 3, 1996 in City on Page B1 Northwest voters looking for some clues as to how the next administration will handle issues close to home may not find many answers until after Tuesday’s election. In a campaign …

• Third-Party Candidates Paying Attention

  November 3, 1996 in City on Page B1 When it comes to Northwest issues, third-party presidential candidates are paying a lot more attention than the Republicans or Democrats. But Green Party candidate Ralph Nader and Libertarian Harry Browne …

• Clinton Woos Latino Vote In Pursuit Of Texas Upset

  November 3, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Nin-year-old Christopher Gonzalas surprises first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton with a Bill Clinton mask during a campaign rally Saturday at San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Associated Press

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