Tsongas: Environmentalist tensions mark bid for White House
AP reports Paul Tsongas built a lucrative career as a lobbyist lawyer and corporate director before his presidential bid. He co founded a waste incineration venture, lobbied for a major gas pipeline, and sat on boards of Wang Labs and Boston Edison. Critics question conflicts between his business ties and environmental goals.
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Brown Surges in Maine as Tsongas Struggles for Momentum
In the Maine caucuses a month before the vote, Brown edges Tsongas amid Clinton scrutiny. Tsongas congratulates Brown on an aggressive campaign while Clinton, once a strong NH contender, finishes a solid second. Final returns with 97 percent counted show Brown 29.3 percent, Tsongas 29.5 percent, and Clinton 15 percent.
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Strategy notes on Bush campaign and Democratic risk
The article discusses how Buchanan could split the vote to weaken Bush, while some fear a weak Democratic challenger could leave Bush with an easier path. Observers doubt the economy will rebound quickly, potentially hurting Bush in November. Some conservatives hope Buchanan’s effort helps push the GOP right, echoing Goldwater. GOP candidates, including Roscoe Bartlett, stress unity behind Bush and a common agenda.
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