Churches face tax risk over voter guides in sermons
A state watchdog warns churches risk losing tax exempt status if they distribute Christian Coalition voter guides to worshippers. The guides rate candidates with plus and minus signs, drawing Democratic objections over potential partisan activity. Ralph Reed touted a large outreach planned across 120,000 churches to influence voters, while Americans United urged caution citing IRS rules on electioneering by houses of worship.
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Libertarian radio ad parodies phone sex in Roanoke
Roanoke, Va. AP The Libertarian Jay Rutledge candidate for Virginia 6th District uses a novelty radio spot featuring a sultry Candy to mock campaign promises from Republicans and Democrats. National Libertarian Party spokesman Bill Winter says the message is on target but candidates should be more conservative in ads.
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Dole Courts South for Truman Like Upset
In a bid to win Georgia and Florida and alter the race, Bob Dole accelerates an effort to pull a Truman era upset with campaigns across the South. A Los Angeles Times poll shows Clinton leading Dole by 20 points in California, while Dole vows to fight on despite solid Democratic leads nationwide.
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Dewey rally quote shows Cole optimistic despite cold
Cole spoke at a rally claiming he would win, saying he was plainspoken like Truman and from the Midwest. He joked about not meeting President Dewey and projected confidence despite a hoarse voice from a cold.
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Clinton Warns Poll Lead May Hurt Turnout
President Bill Clinton cautions that a sizable polling lead could backfire on Election Day. In Coral Gables Florida he says the race not over and voters may stay home. Internal campaign data reportedly shows about six points ahead in Florida as he campaigns across five states. He highlights a federal delinquent child support report while touring Daytona Beach before returning to Washington for a fundraising finale.
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