Not being Bush may be Clinton's best hope
Washington Post reporters note Clinton remains in good form and campaigning steadily. Despite a weak initial push the Democratic nominee benefits from a weak economy and voter disaffection, while Bush faces questions on leadership and policy. Clinton aims for a broad victory beyond New York and Michigan.
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Bush Pork Barrel Tactics Raise Grass-Roots Doubts
Gazette editorial argues Bush's hurricane relief Homestead Air Force Base rebuild promise and a $1 billion wheat export subsidy favor big business and distant interests. It says such moves strain local grassroots appeal, showing desperation rather than standard pork-barrel politics.
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Why Bother Voting program for young voters explained
A one hour public television program titled Why Bother Voting targets 18 to 26 year olds. Hosted by Lisa Bonet the show features Robert Klein Mark Linn-Baker and other NBC Saturday Night names to discuss the consequences of voter apathy.
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Why Bother Voting program rebroadcast on IPT
A fast moving hour rebroadcast tonight at 6 on IPT promotes Why Bother Voting. It argues voter turnout has fallen since Lincoln era noting 81.8 percent in 1860 and 27 percent support for Bush in 2000, urging Americans to exercise their right to vote.
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Health care reform debate leaves voters with vagueness
The Baltimore Sun editorial cites New England Journal of Medicine economists Alain Enthoven and Uwe Reinhardt who find Bush and Clinton health plans vague on who pays for benefits. They warn political reality suppresses concrete financing details and predict voters will face no clear mandate or plan.
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Progress on spending reform despite ongoing fiscal struggles
As chair of the Governor's Committee on Spending Reform I led a drive to cut state spending. Of 70 recommendations, 41 were adopted, saving $140.68 million in general fund. Reforms cut automatic pilot from 60 percent to 12 percent and shifted K 12 funding to annual budget recommendations. The plan also centralized revenues, privatized warehousing, and advanced GAAP reporting with a $60 million set aside to reduce the deficit over three years.
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