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Cognitive dissonance at the Republican convention
Syndicated columnist Ivins notes televised GOP pageantry differed from in person, mocking cognitive dissonance as the party touted family values while led by figures like Reagan and Dole. He observes media bias, delegate misreporting, and a shift toward moderates as hard-right voices fade.
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Texas
John Leedom
Republican Party
Ronald Reagan
Bob Dole
Newt Gingrich
Dick Armey
Clarence Thomas
John McCain
Phil Gramm
John Rowland
Connecticut
John Engler
Michigan
Pete Wilson
California
Kemps
George Bush
Elizabeth Dole
Arizona
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Dole
SPAN
C-Span
Brothers
Republican National Committee
RNC
Kentucky
Ivins
Fort Worth Star-Telegram