Clinton uses torch-passing speech at Democratic National Convention
President Clinton signals shift toward Gore while praising leadership and promising a smooth handoff. Hillary Clinton courts attention as she eyes Senate seat, backed by cheering delegates. Governor Davis defends Clinton prominence as Gore-Lieberman ticket aims to recapture education health care and Social Security issues.
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Gephardt urges donors to back Gore and House takeback
West Hollywood AP Gephardt pressed donors to support Gore as Democrats push a bold plan to seize control of Congress. He highlighted plans for more than 80 congressional candidates and outlined schedules with AFL CIO unions and teachers, aiming to win majorities in the House and Senate.
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Lawrence delegate finds L A stimulating but with bad bus service
Kansas delegate Mary Davidson reports at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles that while she enjoyed parties and celebrity encounters she was frustrated by late buses and crowd barriers. She noted Kathleen Sebelius hosted a beach party and spoke with Ed Asner, and she observed Gore and Lieberman support for women's rights efforts.
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American Indians form first caucus at Democratic National Convention
Nearly 100 American Indian delegates and alternates from 29 states gathered in Los Angeles for the first formal American Indian caucus at the DNC. Leaders cited sovereignty questions and tribal interests shaping national politics, with California tribes highlighted as major campaign spenders since 1998.
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Protesters clash with police at Los Angeles anti globalization rally
Hundreds of environmental activists blocked a downtown intersection near the Staples Center in Los Angeles protesting corporate power and Vice President Al Gore's ties to Occidental Petroleum. Police charged with batons, about 10 arrested, while a separate crowd of about 1,500 marched toward the convention site. Protesters carried 50 foot missiles, wore pig costumes, and urged campaign finance reform as Rage Against the Machine planned a nearby concert.
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