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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Elvis Jones who wrote (54035)	10/29/2000 12:46:51 AM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Presidential endorsements BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Newspaper endorsements in the presidential race between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore, including excerpts: BUSH --The Chicago Sun-Times ``Throughout the campaign, George W. Bush has sounded a conciliatory tone, avoiding the ugly culture wars of recent years and promising to work across party lines for unity. His election would mean a clean slate in Washington.'' --The Chicago Tribune ``Bush would be far less patient with public schools that persistently fail; he also would recognize that innovation is nurtured and achieved from the local level up, not dictated from Washington. Gore would expand a failing Medicare system, but essentially not change it to significantly prolong its life. Bush would venture an overhaul and encourage cost containment through competition ... Bush has offered solutions to problems. He has, to his credit, not given the impression that he has the last word on every problem to confront government. He would listen.'' --The Billings (Montana) Gazette ``We believe Al Gore's load is too heavy for him to carry into the presidency. ``The Clinton administration has delivered this nation the most properous era in our history, but the cost has been too high. The continual revelations about Clinton's peccadilloes sickened Americans. The more recent revelations about shady campaign financing did nothing to ease the pain. Al Gore is bright and able, but King Kong would stagger under that load.'' --Denver Rocky Mountain News ``George W. Bush has a practical, principled view that the federal government's role in American life should be restrained. He wants Washington to help raise up the poorest among us and to solve such problems as guaranteeing the future of Social Security. But through the device of tax cuts he was to further liberate the American people and to make the government less like a shadow that follows everyone everywhere.'' --The Orlando Sentinel: ``Coarse behavior, infantile squabbling and naked greed at the top have undermined people's trust in their government. That must change. The nation needs a leader who can bring people together, who can stand firm on principle but knows the art of compromise. America needs a president who is willing to serve as a role model for all its citizens. The Orlando Sentinel trusts Texas Gov. George W. Bush to take on those weighty responsibilities. An upright but tolerant family man, the two-term Republican governor and former businessman bases his approach to government on a principle not blown by shifting political winds: The smaller the government, the better. --Hartford Courant ``Why George Bush? The short answer is that Mr. Bush is more likely than his rival to reduce the partisanship and gridlock that has characterized Washington. A change in the tone of politics would serve the nation well.'' --The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. ``Our region is in tremendous need of an advocate in the White House, something we have not had, despite pledges by the Clinton administration to fix the problems of troubled cities such as Johnstown.'' GORE --The New York Times ``We support Albert Gore Jr. with the firm belief that he will go just as far in bringing 'honor and dignity' back to the White House as Mr. Bush, and that he will bring an extra measure of talent and conviction as well. His seriousness of purpose, his commitment to American leadership in the world and his concern for those less fortunate in American society convince us that he will lead the country into a creative, productive and progressive era at the beginning of the 21st century.'' --The Philadelphia Inquirer ``The vice president is the better choice because his vast experience and earnest intelligence outstrip what Gov. George W. Bush has to offer ... Bush's resume remains remarkably thin for a man at the threshold of the Oval Office. His likable manner should not lead voters to gloss over the shaky grasp of policy and the petulance about criticism -- indeed, the general lack of depth -- that he has shown in the campaign.'' --The Denver Post ``Questions have been raised about whether Bush or Gore better appeals to average voters and which has the better character for the presidency. On these matters, the two may be equally matched in both strengths and defects. The election, then, should be decided on the issues. And on the issues, Gore has made the better case.'' --South Florida Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale ``Fundamentally, however, things are going quite well for the American people, and with steady leadership the nation can continue on the course that has provided it with relative peace and enormous prosperity. ``The person who can best provide that leadership is Democrat Al Gore. He's served for eight years as an able and active vice president. He demonstrated solid judgment and maturity in choosing an outstanding running mate, Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut. Gore understands the ways of Washington, is known and respected by the world's leaders, and has outlined policies that, overall, make more sense than those of his Republican rival George W. Bush.'' --The San Francisco Chronicle ``His experience as a representative, senator and vice president give him a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. He is committed to continuing the successful approaches of free trade, economic growth and centrist governance that President Clinton employed in adroitly repositioning the Democrats toward the middle.'' --San Francisco Examiner --``The Examiner recommends President: Al Gore (D)'' --The San Jose Mercury News ``Gore has a better economic plan for the foreseeable future than does George W. Bush. And Gore has a keener mind and greater training for charting the course when the foreseeable inevitably becomes the unforeseen.'' --The Des Moines Register ``If the choice for president came down to a question of likability, Texas Gov. George W. Bush would be the easy pick ... But being likable is not the most important quality in a president. Far more important are a clear sense of direction about the future, a thorough preparation for the job and being on the right side of the issues. On those counts, Vice President Al Gore is head and shoulders above his rival.'' --Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ``In 24 years in public life, Mr. Gore has done more than compile a strong resume. In Congress, first in the House and then in the Senate, Mr. Gore impressed even political opponents with his mastery of detail and his ability to anticipate new problems -- and solutions. No, he did not ``invent'' the Internet, but he was one of the first members of Congress to recognize the potential of this new technology.

To: Elvis Jones who wrote (54035)	10/29/2000 1:48:35 AM
From: Thehammer	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

Hi Duke, I forgot about Steve P. the only person they caught streaking at Mizzou. The fact that we was so slow that he was the only one caught should have eliminated him from consideration in the draft. Who was Drexler? The name is familiar but I can't place him. Was he the wide receiver? I think Bush will win Mo, but wondering who our senator will be.