Iowa candidates press Iowa as election nears
Mike Deupree discusses why Bush and Gore continue visiting Iowa amid looming election. He notes Bush’s California stop and Gore's Ames visit, debates Bush's motive, and clarifies reader confusion about Gore's schooling records while reflecting on electoral strategy and candidate intelligence. He signs off with contact details.
Bush appeals Iowans for help before Tuesday vote
Gazette Des Moines Bureau reports Republican George W. Bush urged about 2,500 supporters at Valley High School in West Des Moines to deliver Iowa for his election-night victory. He challenged Gore on education and pledged to strengthen Social Security, Medicare and the military, noting his Iowa win as a sign of momentum.
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Corrections Notice Corrects School and Degree Errors
The newspaper publishes a correction noting Robert Dolan was a former Olin boys basketball coach and computer science teacher who resigned earlier this week. It fixes Kollman spelling of Cornell College history professor and corrects Bob Simpson Iowa City's education claims, including degrees from Iowa and UCLA. A correction policy explains corrections appear in this space.
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Gazette Promotes Agriculture With Soybean Ink Commitment
The Gazette highlights support for farming by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It encourages readers to recycle by dropping newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at the nearest recycling location.
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Gore blasts rival on Social Security and environment
Vice President Al Gore campaigned in Kissimmee and Tampa six days from the vote. He derided George W. Bush’s Social Security plan as a grab-bag and called his proposals unclear. Gore stressed debt reduction through the Social Security trust fund to lower interest rates.
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Poll shows Bush gaining comfort with qualifications and judgment
A Pew Research Center poll indicates voters are warming to George W. Bush amid campaign waning days, while Gore remains favored on top issues. Voters split on who would show better judgment in a crisis, narrowing Bush’s edge to 47-43 after Gore led in September and October.
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