Quayle Jokes Highlight a Frustratingly Failing Wit
Knight-Ridder notes jokes about Dan Quayle range from mean to funny. It cites mispronunciations in Pago Pago and Hawaii as well as a famous line about breast cancer. Supporters defend his preparedness while critics warn his public misstatements persist.
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Quayle Faces Skepticism as 1992 Looms in Campaign
The piece examines Dan Quayle's standing when he entered his third year in office with lingering negative views. It notes talk of replacements like Colin Powell and Jim Baker, Bush's pledge backing Quayle, and how party dynamics shape 1992 and potential 1996 outcomes.
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