Early look at 2000 presidential contenders
As Election 1996 ends, political analysts preview the 2000 campaign. Democrats favor Vice President Al Gore with potential challengers Evan Bayh and Richard Gephardt. Republicans discuss Kemp, Powell, and others like Alexander Gramm Forbes Buchanan Quayle Lott Thompson Gingrich as possible contenders. Reform Party founder Ross Perot is unlikely to run.
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Nebraska
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New Jersey
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Georgia
Ross Perot
Reform Party
Dole Concedes Defeat After 46 Years in Politics
Former Sen. Bob Dole, 78, conceded to President Clinton in a packed Ramada Renaissance Hotel. He congratulated Clinton, urged continued involvement, and reflected on a long career, ending a grueling campaign with humor and grace. Dole planned rest before deciding his next moves.
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Clinton Panetta Outlook After Elections Impassioned Call
Leon Panetta said voters rejected partisan gridlock and urged bipartisanship after Clinton’s landslide reelection. Bob Dole acknowledged loss while Perot vowed to return. Clinton won 31 states 379 electoral votes. Republicans expanded Senate and held a slim House majority despite losses.
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Families First aims for centrist governing pact
Democratic leaders pitched Families First as a modest, centrist alternative to the Contract With America. They warned against drifting toward hard left or hard right while emphasizing consumer protections in finance and utilities.
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GOP predicts less combative Congress with Clinton cooperation
AP dispatch reports Congressional Republicans, after retaining the House, vow to work with President Clinton on budget Medicare and other issues. Majority predicted slimmer than in 1990s, with at least 223 seats won and Democrats filing at least 200. Dick Armey: progress on a balanced budget tax cuts and smaller government possible. Newt Gingrich calls GOP victory a historic moment.
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