Parties seek unity as rifts linger in race
McCain and Bush clash over tactics and past fights as Bradley and Gore trade sharp ads. Analysts warn infighting could hurt both parties in fall, though veterans expect a swift healing. Reagan era echoes surface as insiders argue unity will prevail despite deepening intraparty tension.
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McCain Democrats seen as reform voters or race bots
Analysts debate the Michigan GOP primary where McCain drew Democrats. Pollsters say reform-minded swing voters helped him, while Bush aides call them mischief makers aiming to disrupt the contest. Exit data show most McCain Democrats were middle aged, working class, favoring his plainspoken reform image.
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GOP governors back Bush endorsement
Republican governors gathered at winter meetings refused to address Bob Jones University ties or Pat Robertson's role in the Bush campaign. They endorsed George W. Bush as a reformer who cuts taxes and expands the base, citing his Texas leadership and decisive actions.
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