Bush's convention speech aims to win middle America
Bush faces task of appealing to independents and swing voters to justify replacing the White House leadership amid economic prosperity. He must look presidential, project confidence, and argue for change with a moderate, center-right appeal.
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Convention protests turn peaceful in Philadelphia
More than 300 activists remained jailed as demonstrations near the Republican convention stayed quiet and orderly on Wednesday after clashes the prior night. Police reported at least 10 demonstrators charged with felonies for assaulting officers, with processing delayed as many refuse to give names. About 40 protesters denounced the death penalty at a downtown arena entrance while George W. Bush arrived for a noon fundraiser, monitored by roughly 50 officers.
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Cheney Promises Big Washington Shifts in Speech
In a convention speech Cheney challenged Clinton and Gore, arguing that eight years brought missed opportunities and urging voters to move them out. He traced his career as a congressman, White House aide, cabinet secretary, and businessman while predicting generational change for Bush.
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Nader interrupts GOP floor over money issue
Ralph Nader, observing the Republican convention, unexpectedly interrupted the Florida delegation on the floor during the presidential roll call. He blasted the party and candidate George W. Bush over cash-register politics, arguing the system is sold to corporate interests. Florida delegates urged him to leave, and Nader eventually vacated the area.
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Lockhart says no presidential feud exists between Clinton and Bush
White House press secretary Joe Lockhart told David Letterman there is no enmity between Presidents Clinton and Bush. He noted Clinton beat Bush in 1992, but the two get along, while discussing a possible Bush Gore debate and Hillary Clinton’s Senate bid.
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