Word: mating
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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...blame Hillary Clinton's campaign staff for launching into a lusty rendition of "Hava Nagila" Monday afternoon. While that probably didn't actually happen, the staff had compelling reason to celebrate: If you believe the Democrats' hype, Al Gore, in choosing Connecticut senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate, has suddenly and unequivocally secured American Jews' allegiance to the Democratic ticket - and, Clinton aides fervently hope, to the First Lady's bid for a Senate seat...
Dewey, on the cover, above, ended up the nominee, with Warren his running mate. Exulted TIME, which back then often reflected Luce's Republican leanings: "Barring a political miracle, it was the kind of ticket that could not fail to sweep the Republican Party back into power" (miracles happen). The magazine was also fulsome in its coverage of the speech by Luce's wife: "The roar of applause was punctuated by waves of laughter as blonde ex-Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce voiced the thesis of her speech; that Harry Truman is 'a gone goose.' The Democrats, she said, were divided...
...tough challenge to find a running mate for Gore. It can't be anyone smarter, better looking or more charismatic than Al, someone who might outshine him. And it can't be anybody who would ever disagree with him. Can you imagine the sort of lackey the Democrats will have to dredge up? JAMES A. REYNOLDS III Houston
Last week the Bush campaign released two letters from Cheney's doctors asserting that the candidate's chosen running mate will be able to withstand the rigors of a national campaign and possible elected office. Most cardiologists we spoke to agreed. But they also noted that the cautiously worded medical statements were less than forthcoming and raised as many questions as they answered. For example...
...Buchanan on Why He Can't Get a Running Mate...