Debate ends in draw as Clinton holds lead against Dole
The Miami Herald notes the Wednesday night debate left both camps claiming victory while Clinton maintains a double digit edge. Dole attacks on ethics fail to shift the race, and Perot’s absence is blamed for a less lively exchange that might have unsettled voters.
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Indonesian Couple Donates Large Sum to U S Democrats
San Diego Union-Tribune reports Arief and Soraya Wirindinata, once modest Virginia residents, donated over 425000 to the Democratic National Committee. Questions arise whether motives are idealistic or seeking access to the Clinton administration, highlighting calls for stricter soft money rules.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
Locate the Aiken Standard at 326 Rutland Drive with mail at P O Box 456 Aiken 29802 Office hours 830 am to 530 pm Monday to Friday Subscribe by calling 649-5315 Delivery issues call 649-5315 circulation hours 530 pm to 730 pm weekdays 700 am to 1100 am Sundays Switchboard 648-2311 FAX 648-6052 Story ideas editors reach 648-2311 Publisher is Scott B Hunter contact 648-2311.
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Campaign apathy mirrors a Mississippi governor's misstep
Tom Fiedler notes a politics of ignorance and apathy amid 1996 races. He cites a Mississippi governor's quip about jobs for allies as emblematic of voter disengagement. Polls show low turnout, weak issue salience, and media focus on micro twists while citizens face daily concerns.
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Letter Writers Endorse Aiken County Auditor Candidate
Readers praise Jean Newsome and back Cyrus Spradley for Aiken County auditor. The letters urge a smooth transition, noting Spradley’s MBA and 30 years in customer service as qualifications.
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