Democrats Push Clinton for Second Term at Chicago Convention
Delegates streamed into Chicago for the Democratic convention with Clinton asserting America is on the right track while Gore joined early arrivals. Jesse Jackson criticized welfare policy, urging stronger action, as protests loom and Republican challenger Bob Dole planned a pre convention Illinois visit to outline an anti drug initiative.
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Gore arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention rally
Vice President Al Gore told about 300 young supporters in Grant Park that Clinton’s four years reduced unemployment cut the deficit and created jobs. He criticized Republicans for resisting change and expressed confidence in victory. Clinton arrives Wednesday.
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Clinton under fire over teen drug use poll results
Newsweek poll finds only nine percent blame the Clinton administration for rising teen drug use while 74 percent support Clinton backed tobacco controls. Nearly half blame parents and a quarter blame entertainment, with Clinton Gore leading Dole Kemp by seven points.
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Clinton to embark on cross country train trek to convention
President Clinton plans a four day 21st Century Express journey from Huntington West Virginia to Chicago en route to the Democratic National Convention. The trip, a media heavy campaign for education and environment, may feature live video into the United Center. Local heroes will be invited aboard to be honored.
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