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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1992
Page
3
In Santa Fe the draft platform signals a third way between big government and Republican hands off approach. Labor, minority and liberal members push for women’s health pay equity homelessness disability rights and an end to racial stereotyping, while opponents warn of alienating core Democrats.
The piece discusses the 1992 Democratic platform debate focusing on equality and health care access. It notes abortion rights civil rights and gun control as planks while concerns arise about traditional support bases and how to expand outreach without alienating core constituencies.
Dallas based billionaire Ross Perot opens his offices to a wide range of experts, advocates, and callers. He has assembled issue teams from conservatives to liberals and uses a 800 number and a computer database to gather suggestions. Perot aims to craft positions with no voting record, inviting thousands of groups to present ideas while analysts note the process may reveal his true views.
Jesse Jackson challenged Bill Clinton to focus on a 10 year plan to rebuild America rather than diversions like his remarks about Sister Souljah. Clinton defended his comments as aimed at stopping divisive rhetoric while noting the Rainbow Coalition panel heated the issue.
Women gain ground in Texas politics with several running for statewide and congressional offices. Lena Guerrero seeks Railroad Commissioner while six women vie for the Texas Senate and thirty four for the House. Observers say female candidates are now serious contenders and no longer longshots. Florence Shapiro notes mayors in seven major cities sparked the shift.
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