Editorial picks Bush for president in close race
The Gazette argues a slight edge to George W. Bush over Al Gore in a tight election. It critiques both candidates for faults, notes Bush’s record in Texas and on bipartisanship, and cites judgments from observers while endorsing Bush as the pragmatic choice for a fresh start.
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Ambivalence in Campaign Mirrors American Character
Jane Eisner argues that the political race reveals more about voters than candidates highlighting disengagement and self centered concerns. The piece critiques media spectacles and calls for elevated civic purpose urging readers to vote and build character through participation.
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Mike Zuckerman
University of Pennsylvania
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George W. Bush
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Who will pay for seniors free prescription drugs
Daniel N. Shaviro argues that Gore and Bush propose Medicare prescription drug expansions that would not be free and would shift costs to younger or unborn Americans. He calls the plans politically motivated, potentially irrational, and unfair to non-seniors, urging true actuarially fair insurance instead.
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What sort of experience truly matters
In the early debate, Gore faces a tough question about why he warned Bush is unqualified. The piece argues experience matters but is not a sole predictor, citing presidents with varied records and temperaments, from Eisenhower to Lincoln, and noting how history judges presidents beyond resume length.
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