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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2000
Page
10
The debate featured two distinct visions of government with sharp exchanges. Bush and Gore wore identical outfits but were seen as distinct by voters. There were no major gaffes. Bush showed a slight edge in projecting competence beyond niceness.
Geneva Overholser argues the Gore and Bush debate showed a compelling but uneven race between two worthy candidates. She highlights Gore’s condescension and Bush’s nervousness improving midstream, noting both failed to inspire as Reagan and Clinton-era masters did.
Lawrence writer George Gurley recalls visiting Columbia Missouri to interview William Least Heat Moon for River Horse and finds alienation in unfamiliar towns. He contrasts Kansas Jayhawks and Missouri Tigers, arguing outsiders exaggerate hostility but hints at shared humanity amid sports rivalries.
A satirical piece critiques Gore and Bush health care plans and proposes a return to 1957 methods with a single family doctor, white coats, and an aquarium to distract children, arguing for a simpler system rather than costly reforms.
Dave Barry recalls a bygone era of simple medical bills and a single family doctor Mortimer Cohen. He contrasts it with today’s complex Explanation of Benefits forms, insurance details, and aggressive laser eye ads. He jokes about the absurdity of modern health care while calling for action.
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