Midwest voters weigh Perot as Clinton looms in polls
In a week long Midwest swing from Kansas City to Iowa and Indiana, Amy Perot is hot topic. Voters express mixed views with some backing Perot over Bush and Clinton while others fear his honesty and doubt his plans. Clinton gains nationally but not in the heartland where experience matters.
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Voters Yet to Be Won amid Towns and Cornfields
Across towns and states the election portrait shows well informed residents. Perot remains only another candidate to many. Some refuse to vote, citing disillusionment with Bush Clinton and Dukakis. in Iowa the local coffee club debates the candidates while a birthday salute interrupts the political talk.
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Would-be whistleblowers flock to Perot campaign
The Perot campaign recruits volunteers through a phone bank to gather reports of wrongdoing in government agencies and the military. Calls include alleged CIA drug operations and Iran Contra information, but many whistleblowers receive no follow up.
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Campaign TV dominance marks three candidates in one week
Washington reports a three day, three network surge of campaign TV as Bush Clinton and Perot blend White House tour talk with audience questions and host formats. Bush defends seriousness. Clinton faces direct questions. Perot cycles through late night and satellite forums.
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