Dole Tangled With Abortion Issue In Philadelphia Speech
In Philadelphia Bob Dole stepped back from courting the Congress he will leave while sidestepping the abortion plank to woo swing Catholic voters. He defended social programs and his role in food stamps and Social Security funding, yet left unanswered whether the anti abortion stance would change. He signaled openness to compromise on the platform while cautioning that reasonable people may disagree.
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Clinton Attacks Dole Over Social Issue Polarization
President Clinton defended his stance on same sex marriage while sharply attacking Senator Bob Dole and Republicans for using contentious social issues to divide the nation. Speaking with Chancellor Kohl, Clinton disputed Dole's claim that he has pushed morality too far and warned that federal recognition of same sex marriage is not a broad national crisis.
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