Democratic Donors Gather, But Won’t Discuss ‘I’ Words

Democratic donors gathered this weekend to relax under the palms and talk about almost every hot political topic under the sun - except one.

In a speech to the Democratic Business Council on Sunday, Vice President Al Gore touted the strength of the economy, the balanced budget, low inflation, high home ownership levels, low unemployment and administration efforts to reduce crime.

But no one wanted to mention the subjects that were hot in Washington: interns, independent counsels and the other “I” word - impeachment.

“There has been no discussion about the hubbub,” said Tom Hendrickson, a Raleigh, N.C., businessman and chairman of the Democratic Business Council.