Dole nears final choice for running mate amid speculation
San Diego reports that Bob Dole narrowed his shortlist to McCain Mack Campbell and Engler with a final decision near. Campaign aides anticipate an announcement in Russell Kansas then a San Diego convention arrival as Clinton leads in polls. McCain and Mack express flattered but cautious interest while others speculate on Baker Rumsfeld Kemp as potential advisers.
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Campbell Frustrated by Charge in Dole VP Scrutiny
The Campbell campaign faces renewed questions over 1978 anti Semitism allegations in the race against Max Heller. Don Sprouse, a third party candidate, says he raised the issue but Campbell did not endorse the approach. Dole's team studied Campbell's record during interviews in South Carolina.
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Thurmond Maintains Wide Lead Over Close in Senate Poll
Republican Strom Thurmond leads Democratic challenger Elliott Close by 52 to 38 percent with 10 percent undecided in a Mason-Dixon poll of 811 registered voters taken last weekend. The margin of error is 4 points. Close has narrowed the gap since June but still trails as he seeks an eighth term.
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