Wofford’s Vulnerability Highlights 1992 Pennsylvania Race
In Philadelphia Harris Wofford, once riding a national wave, faces strong GOP headwinds as Rick Santorum, a Pittsburgh congressman, builds a bid in Pennsylvania. Santorum leverages a divided Democrat landscape across the southwest and southeast as Clinton aids a drive to capitalize on economic jitters and anti Bush fatigue.
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Santorum Eyes Urban Democrats On School Choice In 1996 Race
Santorum parties his case across Pennsylvania's central strip arguing against Clinton on health and crime bills and touting school choice. He stresses libertarian fears and cites 18th century liberty quotes while contrasting Wofford’s liberal banner and Clinton’s downdraft. Polls show Clinton losing the middle as Santorum hopes to leverage rural and urban voter concern.
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Oklahoma Rep Synar faces NRA driven re election bid
Washington profile of Rep. Mike Synar D Okla amid bruising battles with special interests over crime bills. He fights for renomination Sept 20 and faces a well funded Republican challenger in November. Synar opposes PAC money bans, backs higher rancher grazing fees, and voted for Brady Bill and assault weapons ban amid NRA pressure. He frames his stance as political guts and principle over easy wins.
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