Reagan's Problems Continue
One year after Election Day 1986 the Reagan presidency remains buffeted by events out of his control. Wall Street turmoil and the Iran scandal, plus Nancy Reagan’s breast cancer surgery and Edith Davis's death, have weakened his political standing and eroded public confidence. Analysts say he is a lame duck and less respected in Washington.
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William Schneider
American Enterprise Institute
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Stephen Hess
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Richard Nixon
Brookings Institution
Ronald Reagan
Hess
Gore and Babbitt admit marijuana use in college
Presidential hopefuls Albert Gore Jr and Bruce Babbitt disclosed using marijuana in college and during the 1960s while three other Democrats said they never used the drug. Gore noted no recent use in 15 years and compared past use to moonshine during Prohibition.
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Ariz
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Dukakis
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Tipper
Jackson, Gore discuss drug policy at Florida forum
The Florida Democratic convention featured Jesse Jackson praising Gore while wading into gun and drug issues. Gore defended his past marijuana use undermining Republican attacks and urged strong drug enforcement and a national drug czar.
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Delaware
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U.S. Coast Guard
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D-Del
Japan
Europe
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Missouri
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Massachusetts
Reagan Court Nomination Withdrawn Faces Mixed Fallout
President Reagan's Supreme Court pick Douglas Ginsburg withdrew after admitting marijuana use. Senators Dole Hatch and Biden urged caution and quick replacement while critics blamed the hurried process. Thurmond and Harvard colleagues reacted with disappointment and concern over the nominating process.
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D-Del
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