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Dole holds a landslide 16-point lead over the First Lady - Dole would get 53.9 percent to 38.1 percent for Clinton, according to the nationwide Post Poll. The president would lose to both Republican front-runners - Elizabeth Dole and Texas Gov. George W. Bush - right now in hypothetical matchups. Dole would beat Bill Clinton by 53.4 to 38.5 percent, while Bush would beat the president by 51.3 to 42.0 percent.
Republican Candidates Visit Iowa - (DES MOINES) -- The former head of the American Red Cross will pay a visit to Iowa this week. Elizabeth Dole will speak Friday afternoon at Iowa state University in Ames. Dole is expected to announce her candidacy soon for the Republican nomination for president in the year 2000. Two other likely contenders for the Republican nomination will also be in Iowa this week. Former Vice President Dan Quayle will visit Des Moines tomorrow to hold a presidential exploratory press conference. And New Hampshire Senator Bob Smith will visit Cedar Rapids on Friday.
Dole wows fans at Regis By Kristen Go Denver Post Staff Writer Feb. 19 - Elizabeth Dole kept mum about her presidential plans Thursday night at Regis University in Denver. But her speech in front of a packed room sure did sound presidential. She attacked government regulation, public education, a lack of social values, welfare and drugs, and offered hope for the future.
Elizabeth Dole speaks about faith, values to evangelical leaders By Steve Rabey Religion News Service COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Possible Republican presidential contender Elizabeth Dole Wednesday (Feb. 17) delivered a speech about faith and values that was short on specifics but filled with energy to some 1,000 evangelical leaders. Dole received a warm standing ovation following her introduction as "the kind of person of whom presidents are made" at the annual meeting of the Christian Management Association, an organization that provides training and networking for executives of more than 1,600 member evangelical churches and religious organizations.
Overall, however, it was a successful effort. The 9 percent increase in public donations that Mrs. Dole achieved translated to a total of $567 million last year.
Elizabeth Dole main GOP attraction Washington Post Service WASHINGTON -- Elizabeth Dole has yet to announce her intentions for the 2000 campaign, but the GOP figures there's money to be made in her possible candidacy. This year's invitation to join the Republican Presidential Roundtable, an elite group of $5,000-plus donors, showcases Dole as a main attraction.
Dole Touts Integrity Visits Key State, Tests Presidential Themes Elizabeth Dole is working to position herself as a viable candidate for president. By Dana Hill ABCNEWS.com M A N C H E S T E R, N.H., Feb. 9 — On the verge of becoming the most competitive woman ever to seek the presidency, Elizabeth Dole on Monday night delivered a politically charged call for "integrity" in the White House.
Pataki admits he also is gauging interest in a possible presidential or vice presidential run in 2000. Occasionally, he takes aim at Clinton's popular proposals such as education reform and welfare reform, saying they are borrowed from the Republicans. ``Our philosophy is not just right for Republicans, but for all Americans,'' he said.
Updated: Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 at 22:24 CST Elizabeth Dole frowns on `toxic culture' in U.S. By Jay Root Star-Telegram Austin bureau HOUSTON -- With only teasing references to her political future and not a word about the impeachment trial, Elizabeth Dole warned yesterday of a "toxic culture" that is polluting the minds of children and undermining traditional family values.
"Violence and obscenity have become prerequisites for entertaining us," said Dole, who was in Texas for a charity fund-raiser. "Our popular culture coarsens rather than enlightens our souls in so many cases.
"When she gets to the podium, you think there's going to be a skyrocket go off or something," said Marilyn Lummis of Houston, who said she could vote for Dole even if it meant voting against Gov. George W. Bush, who is considered the front-runner for the Republican nomination.
Elizabeth Dole outlines conservative themes in New Hampshire speech February 10, 1999 Web posted at: 10:06 a.m. EDT (1006 GMT) MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AllPolitics, February 9) -- Aides promised Elizabeth Dole would make a major policy speech Monday in New Hampshire,
"If our federal government doesn't trust states and cities to spend their own dollars or make their own decisions, then why should it expect trust in return?" Dole asked. Video of speech.
A GOP Woman for President? Elizabeth Dole Tests Themes and Level of Support By Linda Feldmann The Christian Science Monitor - "Given her record, some Republicans might view her as a liberal," says Jack Pitney, a political analyst at Claremont McKenna College in California, who has worked for the national GOP. When Dole worked in the Reagan White House, she supported equal pay for equal work of "comparable worth," a concept that conservatives believe would give federal regulators the ability to determine "proper pay" for every job, Mr. Pitney says. "That idea is anathema to supporters of limited government."
On the flip side, for the general election, she could have broad appeal, because she's not viewed as a captive of the religious right. "She's pretty well positioned to straddle the factions in the Republican Party," says James Shoch, an assistant professor of government at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H.
N.H. hopes for presidential hint from Dole Manchester appearance billed as 'major' By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 02/08/99 WASHINGTON -
Dole has 97 percent name recognition among Republican voters in the state and a lofty favorability rating of 71 percent.
Will she or won't she? It's the question bringing 1,200 curious folks - a sellout crowd, the largest ever - to the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner in Manchester, N.H., tonight, when Republican Elizabeth Dole gives the keynote speech and, maybe, a signal that she is going to run for president.
''A decision will come very soon,'' a Dole spokeswoman said. ''This is the last major hurdle.''
'If the primary were held today, there is no question Elizabeth Dole would win,'' said Earl Cox, head of a ''Draft Dole'' committee who has crisscrossed the state several times on her behalf.
Dole goes to New Hampshire to test presidential waters Copyright © 1999 Nando Media Copyright © 1999 Reuters News Service By THOMAS FERRARO WASHINGTON (February 7, 1999 11:38 a.m. EST http://www.nandotimes.com) - Elizabeth Dole goes to New Hampshire on Monday to give what aides call her first major political address as she considers whether to seek the 2000 Republican presidential nomination. Monday night, Dole is to address the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in New Hampshire, site of the first presidential primary next year. About 1,200 people have bought tickets to hear her address at the chamber's 45th annual dinner honoring the area's "Citizen of the Year." "This is the most tickets we have ever sold," said Bill Hamilton, the chamber's vice president. "This is the first time we have ever had to turn people away." Also for the first time, the dinner will be televised by C-SPAN.
Dole may be blessed with perfect timing Analysts say the nation has never been more ready to vote for a female president Michael Tackett - Chicago Tribune``I think the country is ready,'' said Paula Rayman, director of the Radcliffe Public Policy Institute. ``There's affirmation from both sides of the aisle, and there's a majority that says `yes' across all age groups. There's also a majority of both women and men.''
Sunday February 7 6:11 PM ET Campaign 2000 Under Way in N.H. By RON FOURNIER AP Political Writer MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP)Seven candidates visited the state in the last two weeks, not including former Cabinet secretary Elizabeth Dole. The wife of 1996 Republican nominee Bob Dole takes the next step in her likely presidential campaign with a Monday night speech to 1,200 people for the local Chamber of Commerce.
An adviser to Mrs. Dole, speaking on condition of anonymity Sunday, said she will speak in broad terms about the themes that would dominate her campaign. With interest rising, Mrs. Dole extended her schedule to host a breakfast with New Hampshire supporters Tuesday. She is not expected to take positions on specific issues or announce formation of a presidential exploratory committee, saving that attention-getting step for later.
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