... to prove their case, they invariably cite the Center for Media and Public Affairs studies that purport to show that most journalists voted for Bill Clinton in 1992 and 1996. It was the first resort of conservative columnists who dredged up those same studies once more in December 2002. ... George W Bush, and twenty made no endorsement. That lineup marked a shift toward the Republicans from 1996, when forty-five Gannett papers endorsed Bill Clinton, twenty-eight chose Bob Dole, and twenty-four made no endorsement. The negligible Democratic edge in the Gannett group was completely wiped o...

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... Coupled with the fact that he seemed so overwhelmingly clever was the fact that he appeared very wooden when speaking and displayed very little charisma, unlike Bill Clinton. At the first presidential debate he appeared to be trying to put off his opponent by coughing, shuffling papers and interrupting. He came across ... got hold of this and it showed the public that Gore had no idea what the thoughts and feelings of the people. This was a stark contrast to Bill Clinton who was a great orator and connected with people, "I can feel your pain" was a famous line of his. In elections people...

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... possibly lose the NAACP's vote because of their no-show. Lieberman was attending campaign events in New York and taping a TV interview with Bill O'Reilly of the FOX News Network, Gephardt cited a family obligation, and Kucinich said he wanted to take part in important votes in the ... fact, a record number of young people " more than 11 million " voted in 1992, representing a 7% increase over 1988."" (Dowd, 2000). Bill Clinton praised these institutions, not only because they aided in his victory, but also because they got youngsters to vote. "Consequently, the newly elected president ma...

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... to make better gun laws, but also enforce the laws better that have already been implemented. In 1993, a big step for the gun control issue was taken when the Brady Bill was passed. The Brady bill stated that there would be a mandatory waiting period for the sales of all firearms. However, to the disappointment of the gun-control activist, the new ... (according to the N.R.A's point of view). Needless to say, the N.R.A. is against any new law that would inhibit their use of firearms. In fact, in a recent statement made by President Clinton on December 1, 2000, he stated that increased r...

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... argument that journalists and the public do not share the same views. For example, 89% of polled journalists voted for Bill Clinton in the 1992 election. This number is substantially higher than the 43% of the non-journalist voting public who voted for Clinton. In the same survey, it is pointed out that of those surveyed, 50% said they were Democrats, and only ... right flank in his party: He re-instituted an anti-abortion policy that had been in place during his father's term and the Reagan presidency but was lifted during the Clinton years." " Jan. 22, 2001. "Good evening. Texas Gover...

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... and the Voting Rights Act. Both of these men worked together to end segregation in a lot of southern states. Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd president of the United States in 1992. Clinton worked on a promise for the hard-working forgotten families. It was after twelve years of Republican presidents that America ... faced record budget deficits, high unemployment, and increasing crime. During Clinton's term it was the time of the most peace in history and the longest expansion of the economy. There was a Clinton/Gore administration that was responsible for unemployment to its lowest le...

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... issue than anything else is. The candidates with the most money are the ones that can keep up with all the campaigning that takes place. In this years race, candidates Bill Bradley and John McCain dropped out of the race, the reason may have been money, for they could not match up dollar for dollar with their overly wealthy opponents. Money ... coverage that takes over the life of some governmental leaders. Some presidents know how to manipulate the media, such as JFK, and others, try and try, but fail, such as Bill Clinton. Things such as accusations of molestation, to naming the presi...

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... catastrophic results. The United Nations put together in 1997, The Kyoto Protocol. This document compromised more than 140 nations to reduce and eliminate the greenhouse emissions. At that time, President Bill Clinton was agreed with the document. But in 2001, when President George W. Bush took office, he pulled the United States out. Bush dismissed Kyoto Protocol describing it as "an unrealistic and ... ...

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... , Vice President Dan Quayle accused t.v. character Murphy Brown of ridiculing the two parent family. He endured a lot of ridicule himself from people of conservative and liberal beliefs. Now even President Bill Clinton concedes that "Dan Quayle was right"...

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... to have business with another Iraq leader who will be more cooperative in economical and political spheres. As for free trade, Bush holds the same position as the current president, Bill Clinton; Gore does also. Like Gore, Bush supports the humanitarian mission in Kosovo, but neither of them is sure whether the U.S. army should help Rwanda with its crises. Just like Bush ... ...

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... casted the deciding vote for the administration's 1993 economic plan. In November of 1996, Gore is reelected as 46th Vice-President of the United States. In August of 1997 the Clinton-Gore administration signs the first balanced budget in a generation. Gore spoke at the Columbine High School memorial service calling for stricter gun control and support for the families of the ... the the annual contribution limit from $500 to $5000. As they do concerning issues about education, Gore and Bush differ greatly in their views on healthcare. While Gore supports a Patients? Bill of Rights, Bus...

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... seats. The larger the gain in a presidential year, the more seats may be lost in the next election. I feel that Al Gore has been a influential and effective Vice President to Bill Clinton who I feel have done an extraordinary job the eight years that they have been in office. That is why I feel Al Gore is uniquely qualified to lead America in the ... ...

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... vs. Dukakis Presidential Election Did television coverage of this election affect the outcome? Was George W. Bush's public appearance (cuddling a kitten) a major factor in his win over Dukakis? c. April 20, 1993 Bill Clinton MTV Appearance Not a historic date, perhaps, but a suggestive one. Why would the leader of the free world unburden himself like this? Why not? (Public image) d. 2000 Presidential Election of Al ... ...

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