Scrambling presidential primaries reshape the 2000 race
The 2000 campaign begins a one day set of primaries on March 7 with California and New York among ten states voting. California's move up to early vote shifts leverage, costs rise, and late starters face long odds as Gore and Bush lead early, yet the race remains unpredictable.
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Schroeder Victory Promises Change in Germany’s Leadership
An editorial notes Gerhard Schroeder’s win as Germany’s chancellor, replacing Helmut Kohl after 16 years. It highlights Schroeder’s pragmatic social democratic platform of more jobs, less welfare, and lower taxes, contrasting with Kohl’s strong record on reunification and Cold War policies. The piece praises Schroeder’s shift toward reform and greater European collaboration, while acknowledging Kohl’s principled, influential tenure.
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European left sees wave after Schroeder victory
World reaction centers on Gerhard Schroeder's election win ending Helmut Kohl's 16 years in office. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Walter Veltroni calls Schroeder center left, aligning with Blair and Jospin to push unemployment into European talks. Vladimir Zyuganov credits a leftward shift. WSJ Europe labels Schroeder a pragmatic split-the-difference leader. Schroeder affirms Franco German unity as EU core and plans a visit to France within 10 days.
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Kohl Leaves Behind Germany United and Reunified
Helmut Kohl, called the Eternal Chancellor, steps down after 16 years as Germany’s leader. He reunified Germany, pushed for a united Europe, and faced economic strain from East-West integration, while guiding Bonn through the Berlin Wall’s fall and reconciliation with allies.
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