Perot campaign hit by resignations and internal rifts
Ed Rollins resigns as co-manager of Ross Perot's independent bid, citing Perot's "way" and desire for a traditional approach such as immediate TV advertising. About ten Rollins aides quit. Campaign nerves rise as Perot cancels weekend travel and polls stall. Bush and Clinton camps weigh impact while others say the race remains on.
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Ross Perot
Rollins
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Perot
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Minnesota
Virginia
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Bill Clinton
Rich Bond
Republican National Committee
Clinton
Dee Dee Myers
Tom Luce
United States
Barbara Mann
Rollinns
Reagan
Hamilton Jordan
Associates
Clinton faces pivotal acceptance speech at Democratic convention
New York reports Clinton must deliver a concise, revealing acceptance address to show character and ideas while addressing multiple goals. Rising pressure comes as Ross Perot's independent bid appears to falter and the convention highlights Clinton's roots and readiness to be president.
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New York
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Ross Perot
Clinton
George Bush
Gore nomination and Clinton acceptance speeches outlined
Tonight features Barbara Mikulski announcing Vice Presidential nominee Al Gore at 8 p.m. followed by Gore's acceptance at 9 p.m. and Bill Clinton's acceptance at 10:15 p.m. The event targets middle class white suburban voters and a return to the Democratic Party center.
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Bill Clinton
al Gore
Barbara Mikulski
Evening network and cable TV schedule snapshot
Today schedule lists network airings from ABC CBS NBC and PBS with prime time blocks and gavel to gavel coverage. Cable channels CNN and C span provide extended coverage and interviews throughout the evening.
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CNN
C-Span
Democrats nominate Clinton for president in New York
The Democratic Party nominated Bill Clinton at Madison Square Garden calling him a new voice for a new America. Clinton thanked delegates with Hillary and Chelsea at his side and vowed to be the comeback kid in tonight's acceptance speech. Polls show Clinton leading Bush by 17 points and Perot by 25, while Teamsters back Clinton with a $4 million effort to defeat Bush.
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New South
America
Clinton
John F. Kennedy
Hillary
Chelsea
ABC News-Washington Post
Bush
Ross Perot
Torrance Group
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Perot
Teamsters
Madison Square Garden
Belmont car dealer accused of assault in romantic triangle
A Gaston County Superior Court civil suit filed by Locke Bell alleges prominent Belmont car dealer Ray McKenney struck him on October 28, 1991, in self defense over Bell dating McKenney’s estranged wife. Bell seeks more than $20,000 in damages while McKenney claims he acted to stop the relationship.
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Belmont
GOP
Gaston County Superior Court
Ray McKenney
Locke Bell
McKenney
State House
Bell
Ann
McKenneys
Coming Friday What is the role of a politician's wife
A feature explores expectations placed on spouses of public figures, examining influence, public perception, and the balance between private life and ceremonial duties. It considers historical norms and modern changes shaping the spouse role in politics.
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