Senate loses moderates as 12 retire in a era of drift
A century high retirement wave reshapes the U S Senate with prominent moderates like Sam Nunn Bill Bradley Paul Simon Mark Hatfield Nancy Kassebaum and Alan Simpson departing. The exodus reflects sharp partisanship fundraising pressures and fading collegiality.
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Dole Casts Doubt On 1996 Campaign Excitement
In a recent Iowa auditorium Robert Dole argued the 1996 race hinges not on noise but on production. He criticized Phil Gramm and Lamar Alexander for failing to spark voter enthusiasm, suggesting Gramm promotes leadership through brutal rhetoric while Alexander favors a cautious, boring approach as he governs. Columnist Tony Snow.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Circulation Info
Local notices provide subscription and delivery details for the Aiken Standard at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456. Contact numbers for subscriptions, delivery issues, circulation hours, switchboard, fax, story ideas, and the publisher Scott B Hunter are listed for reader inquiries.
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Millionaire Publisher Steve Forbes Rises in Gop Race
Washington report notes Steve Forbes has spent at least 7 million of his own money on TV ads since entering the GOP presidential contest. His early poll gains in Iowa and New Hampshire are contrasted with rivals Dole and Gramm who have voting records. The piece discusses tax policy clashes and potential vulnerabilities of Forbes' flat tax stance.
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Humor In Whiny 90s Endangered, Cal Ripken Top Story
A roundup of odd year events notes few light moments in 1995. Included are quirky items from Cy Young scoring two holes in one at 71, a Honduran goalie facing death for a raise, a Fort Worth stabbing over a woman, and a Beijing radio tease about 12 days with 100 snakes.
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Republicans See Mixed Blessing On Early Verdict
Republican leaders see a potential quick convention outcome as front loading could nominate Dole by late March. If he wins Iowa New Hampshire and key March primaries a rapid decision may occur, but long campaigns risk voter fatigue and unwanted gaffes.
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