CNN struck dumb by reality:
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- With the convention season about to begin, issues are starting to become more important to American voters. Although conventional wisdom says that an issues-oriented campaign would be good news for Democratic presidential hopeful Al Gore, he trails the newly-minted Bush/Cheney ticket by a significant amount.
One reason is that Bush is seen as better than Gore at handling the economy, international affairs, national defense, the gun issue, the budget surplus, and taxes. The public also thinks that the presumptive Republican nominee is more likely to manage the government effectively, although those surveyed are split on which candidate agrees with them more on the issues....
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"One reason is that Bush is seen as better than Gore at handling the economy, international affairs, national defense, the gun issue, the budget surplus, and taxes. The public also thinks that the presumptive Republican nominee is more likely to manage the government effectively..."
Gee, that sounds like more than one reason to me. That sounds like a whole lotta reasons - and the important ones. |
