Racial politics in Illinois stirs Moseley Braun debate
Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko critiques Illinois racial politics as Sen. Carol Moseley Braun faces speculation on a Nigerian trip and possible primary challenges. He argues both white and black Democrats can run, warning against turning elections into a racial litmus test.
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Creamer
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Moseley- Braun
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
FBI
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George Washington Plunkett
Tammany Hall
Four TV boxes define the Democratic National Convention reality
Bob Greene notes a Chicago DNC scene where a four‑box video wall fed by CBS NBC ABC and CNN ran without audio. Delegates, media monitors, and a silent backdrop of Bill Clinton and Daley shaped perception as a cabbie preferred a different, plainer convention.
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Clinton's Campaign Promises Focus on Education and Tax Relief
The article reviews President Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention and his broad second term proposals. It highlights a literacy grants program of 300 million, 2.5 billion for after school tutoring, Head Start expansion for 1 million children, 1.4 billion capital gains tax cut for homeowners, and 3.4 billion in tax credits and grants to boost jobs in welfare-reliant areas. The piece notes the need for clearer details and swift follow-through.
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Dick Morris
Morris
Washington
Tipper Gore
Chicago
Labor Day 1998 Remembers Historic Fire and Sports Milestones
On this day Labor Day in 1998 marks the 246th day of the year with noted events from 1666 fire of London to sports milestones. Highlights include the Great Fire of London lasting three days, figures like Marge Champion and Terry Bradshaw age references, and sports note of Norman Maniey’s two holes in one in 1964. Weather note recalls a 1974 Bronx tornado.
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Mark Harmon
Jimmy Connors
Norman Maniey
Republicans face historic gender gap in 1990s politics
Darrell West analyzes how the GOP’s gender gap dates to Reagan era policy and rhetoric. He argues abortion stance is less cause than broad policy shifts and military hawkishness. Women have steadily favored Democrats since 1980, widening under Gingrich and Medicare cuts.
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Ronald Reagan
Susan Molinari
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Dole
Colin Powell
Christine Todd Whitman
New Jersey
Kellyanne Fitzpatrick
Linda DiVall
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Afghanistan
Newt Gingrich
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