Dole speech calms Kansas GOP delegates at convention
Kansas delegates praised Bob Dole after his acceptance speech, calling it the second best of the convention and noting his wife Elizabeth upstaged him only briefly. Local lawmakers and supporters said he spoke with heart, clarity, and a clear roadmap contrasting with Clinton, boosting the ticket in Kansas.
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San Diego wraps up GOP convention week
San Diegans bid farewell to the Republican National Convention as the event ends with smooth teardown and praise for hospitality. Delegates praised locals from cab drivers to clerks while cleanup crews collected confetti. The Host Committee raised 13.3 million from donors, the federal government 12.3 million, and the city 6 million. Antiques shop owner Ken Ditch reported a 250 percent rise in business during the week.
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Christian Coalition uses high tech to steer GOP delegates
At the San Diego GOP convention the Christian Coalition deployed handheld personal digital assistants to coordinate delegates and respond to walkout rumors. Despite a strong conservative push shaping the platform, the Dole campaign projected a moderate TV image, while Ralph Reed bragged that religious conservatives helped Republicans win in 1994 and vowed more progress.
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Dole Faces Modest Bounce From Convention Polls
National surveys show President Clinton holding a double digit lead even as Bob Dole posts a modest convention bounce. Gallup data indicate Dole gains in three and two way races, while analysts note much of the shift may reflect Perot support and Kemp’s running mate announcement.
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