Robb's last stand
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Democrat, Charles Robb is seeking a third term as in the Senate, representing Virginia. he defeated Oliver North, Republican, in 1994, and his new opponent is George Allen. Allen appears to support gun control which could alarm the gun lobby of Virginia which has supported Allen and which is politically powerful. Allen faces a dilemma in that he does not wish to offend long-term Republican voters, or those who could swing to the Republicans. Robb faces a move toward the Republicans that has affected other Democrats holding office statewide.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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The costliest race in the world
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Texas governor, George W. Bush, has raised $37 million and could raise $70 million in total by the end of the campaign. This is far more than has been raised in previous elections. Money does not guarantee electoral victory and Bill Clinton defeated Bob Dole in a previous election despite having raised less money. There is concern that the large sums raised could affect electroal campaigns by becoming a benchmark. There are plans for reform of campaign finance, but they are unlikely to be passed rapidly enough to have much impact.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Orrin Hatch's harmonies
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Orrin Hatch, Republican senator, gave President Bill Clinton the advice to apologise and tell the truth. Clinton instead attacked Kenneth Starr, prosecutor, whom Hatch sees as a decent man. Hatch has supported nutrition programs for poorer Americans, and a number of other measures to aid the poor. He also favaors less government and lower taxes. He has allied with Ted Kennedy on expanding children's health insurance with tobacco taxes. He argues that people should not be condemned for making mistakes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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