Lieberman nomination tests religion as voting issue
In Los Angeles Joe Lieberman becomes the first Jew nominated by a major party for national office. Delegates praise the milestone for religious tolerance while considering how to persuade fundamentalists and Black voters. Lieberman cites civil rights work and his stance on morality in culture wars to reassure diverse factions ahead of the presidential race.
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Cisneros rules out 2002 Texas governor bid
Former housing secretary Henry Cisneros told Texas delegates at the Democratic National Convention that he has no plans to run for governor in 2002. The ex-San Antonio mayor recently moved back to Texas to start a low-income housing company and had been amid speculation after resigning from Univision. He said he has no ambition for office at present.
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Poll shows no bounce for Gore after convention week
Voter.com Battleground poll finds Bush leading Gore by 11 points, 48 to 37, with independents a 21 point gap. Race barely shifted from Tuesday to Wednesday amid Democratic party base targeting and convention messaging.
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