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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1996

Page

3

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.

San Diego Connie Mack John McCain Bob Dole Tommy Thompson Dole Russell Kan GOP Clinton Associated Press McCain Mack South Carolina Carroll Campbell Michigan John Engler Campbell Florida James A. Baker Defense Donald Rumsfeld HUD Jack Kemp

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.

Columbia Carroll Campbell Campbell Washington Bob Dole Dole South Carolina Max Heller Heller Greenville Don Sprouse Sprouse Cote

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.

Columbia Stromp Thurmond Elliott Close Senate Close Thurmond Mason-Dixon Fort Mill Robert Becker

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