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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1992
Page
10
Campaign pivot as President Bush criticizes the Clinton campaign for personal attacks and admits Mary Matalin’s rhetoric drew scrutiny. White House aides distance Bush from the remarks while Matalin offers a guarded apology and defends the broader critique of Democratic tactics.
Sen. Al Gore positions himself as top environmental advocate in the Democratic run, criticizing President Bush's record. In Newark California he toured an oil recycling facility and accused Bush of hypocrisy while urging stricter pollution controls and enforcement. Gore’s continued focus on ecology strengthens his bid alongside Clinton as the ticket faces the general election.
In South Carolina Clinton leads Bush among white voters 34 to 44 percent while Clinton trails 41 to 5 percent among black voters. Clinton leads 51 to 36 among ages 18 to 40. education and income groups shift margins. Republicans 46 percent, Democrats 35 percent. SCEA criticizes Gov Campbell on education claims amid party leadership debate.
Aiken Miss Thurmond, 21, a criminal justice major, captured the Miss Aiken crown after expressing surprise at not winning a preliminary. She emphasized the hometown connection and noted her parents Sen. Strom Thurmond and wife attended the pageant. She plans to continue competing toward Miss America and Miss South Carolina while using the pageant for scholarship and public speaking opportunities.
Simpkins, former indoor triple jump record holder, overcame injuries at the Trials final to deliver a 58 feet 7 inch leap wind aided, matching his career best and clinching a spot on the Olympic team. He emphasized health and future goals as he eyes a bold move beyond the 18 meter carry.
The article notes economists say the economy will not improve quickly enough to boost incumbents. Six of eleven indicators fell, including money supply, unemployment insurance claims, factory workweek, S&P 500 stocks, building permits, and University of Michigan confidence readings.
Clinton predicts voters tire of personal attacks as he tours Missouri Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin with running mate Al Gore amid Bush campaign furor over marital rumors and health care comparisons. New Hampshire paper calls Bush to quit re election bid.
Democratic governors at the National Governors Association meeting in New Jersey express optimism about Bill Clinton. They cite better focus and organization, with governors like Ann Richards and Don Wilder predicting many states as potentially winnable. Wilder notes Clinton’s track record and appeal, while others acknowledge battleground potential in Georgia and surrounding states.
At a Glance reports Bush distancing from a top aide after a derisive attack on Bil Clinton sparked rumors. The Bush camp defends then apologizes as Clinton camps call the attack standard operating procedure. Lisa Caputo joins Clinton-Gore as Hillary Clinton's press secretary. Bush to answer USA Today editorials on C SPAN. Clinton and Gore set CBS This Morning interview.
In Little Rock, James Carville admits it is hard when his romantic partner Mary Matalin, Bush campaign director, level attacks on Bill Clinton. Matalin released a three page rebuttal attacking Clinton over weight, infidelity, and character.
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