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COVER STORY by maximillien de lafayette THE RACE TO THE WHITE HOUSE
His assets: 1-There is a persistent general belief in the United States that more Americans voted for Al Gore than for George Bush in 2000. 2-He is back in the spotlight, as strong as ever, especially now that the documentary about his life was aired worldwide. 3-Deja vu experience. What's against him: 1-Young voters want new faces and younger candidates. 2-Senator Hillary Clinton will stand and stay in the way.
His assets: 1-He has retained a very strong electoral campaign base and machine. 2-He has kept strong political and social alliances. 3-He has kept and preserved his political team together. 4-He helped other candidates at a state level. 5-He will be using enormous mailing lists to raise fund. 6-He remained in the spotlight as a President Bush and his administration "favorite" critic. What's against him: 1-Historically and traditionally, The Democrats in the United States rarely gave a second chance to candidates who have run for the ultimate public office and lost. 2-Senator Hillary Clinton is a stronger candidate. 3-If John Edwards runs, Kerry will not stand a chance against him. His assets: 1-The political might of his brother, President George Bush, at least on the Republican front! 2-Being the brother of the President of the United States, Governor Jeb Bush will have immediate and unprecedented access to huge campaign contributions, funds, enormous fundraising networks and maximum media exposure. 3-He is well liked and highly admired as an effective state governor. 4-He is popular with Latinos, Spanish voters, Christian conservatives and Born Again Christians. 5-He has the full support of the President of the United States. What's against him: 1-Being a Bush. 2-Many politicians on both sides of the fence think he is not a president material. However, he could make an excellent vice president. 3-He lacks a strong national coalition base, however, with his party and President Bush behind him, he will be in a position to create a formidable fundraising campaign and strong electoral network.
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His assets: 1-Highly admired and respected by the Republicans. 2-Strong alliance with the media. 3-He has direct and effective access to newsmakers and high profile executives in media, press, TV and broadcasting network. 4-Likable charisma. What's against him: 1-He is not "so" politically active on Capitol Hill. 2-Being out of office for almost 7 years, he did not maintain a vital political rapport with peers and influential decision makers.
His assets: 1-Nationally proclaimed the hero of 9/11. 2-Well liked by Italians, Latinos and Spanish voters. 3-An outstanding fundraiser. 3-He helped so many candidates (various offices in various states) with effective fundraising campaigns and served to a certain degree as their spokesman in a very effective way. 4-Liked by the media. 5-Many politicians in both camps owe him a lot. It is time to pay back for all the favors and help he offered. What's against him: 1-His liberal views. 2-His personal opinions about abortion, same sex marriage, gay civil rights, gun control, etc. CONTINUES ON P20
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AL GORE
JOHN KERRY
JEB BUSH
Governor of Florida
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