CALIFORNIA PRIMARY VOTER GUIDE.REPUBLICAN George W. Bush EXPERIENCE -- Businessman in various industries, primarily oil (1968-1989); Managing general partner of Texas Rangers Texas Rangers, mounted fighting force organized (1835) during the Texas Revolution. During the republic they became established as the guardians of the Texas frontier, particularly against Native Americans. baseball team (1989-1994), Texas governor (1995-present) CALIFORNIA QUOTE -- ``California is the place, when they see I'm willing to open up my arms to new faces and new voices, and welcome new folks into the Republican Party, then I think the people of this state will say, `I want to support Gov. George W. Bush.''' -- Bush in a November speech to supporters at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Del Mar Fairgrounds is a 370 acre (0 km) property that is the site of the annual San Diego County Fair (called the Del Mar Fair from 1984 to 2001). . STRENGTHS - Endorsements and support from most Republican elected officials and party leaders. - A record of attracting Latino voters, important in California. - Is favored by registered Republican voters who determine allocation of California delegates needed for nomination. WEAKNESSES - Early primary losses led him to embrace conservative elements that could complicate his campaign leading up to the November general election. - Lack of foreign policy experience, notwithstanding his role as governor of a state that shares a border with Mexico. - Some audiences annoyed by his body language and facial expression facial expression, n the use of the facial muscles to communicate or to convey mood. , which has been described as ``the smirk.'' REPUBLICAN Alan Keyes  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. EXPERIENCE -- State Department staffer (1978-1983); U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council United Nations Economic and Social Council: see Economic and Social Council. (1983-1985); Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs (1985-1987); resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI) is a conservative think tank, founded in 1943. According to the institute its mission "to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism — limited government, (1987-1989); Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Maryland (1988, 1992); Interim President, Alabama A&M University (1991); president, Citizens Against Government Waste (1989-1992); radio host, ``The Alan Keyes Show: America's Wake-Up Call'' (1994-1999); Republican presidential candidate (1996). QUOTE -- ``I think there are people in this room who will actually go out and stand for the mindless, mediocre equivocators who put our principles on the back burner Noun 1. back burner - reduced priority; "dozens of cases were put on the back burner" precedence, precedency, priority - status established in order of importance or urgency; "... while promising that they will achieve everything under the sun.'' -- Keyes at fall GOP state convention, criticizing Republicans for lining up behind perceived front-runners. STRENGTHS - Skillful skill·ful adj. 1. Possessing or exercising skill; expert. See Synonyms at proficient. 2. Characterized by, exhibiting, or requiring skill. public speaker and debater - able to energize en·er·gize v. en·er·gized, en·er·giz·ing, en·er·giz·es v.tr. 1. To give energy to; activate or invigorate: "His childhood his supporters and draw positive reactions even from supporters of other candidates. WEAKNESSES - Weak showing in primaries and opinion surveys. - Shortage of funds for major advertising campaign - Has never held elected office REPUBLICAN John McCain For McCain's grandfather and father, see John S. McCain, Sr. and John S. McCain, Jr., respectively John Sidney McCain III (born August 29, 1936 in Panama Canal Zone) is an American politician, war veteran, and currently the Republican Senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. EXPERIENCE -- U.S. Navy (1958-1981); Prisoner of War PRISONER OF WAR. One who has been captured while fighting under the banner of some state. He is a prisoner, although never confined in a prison. 2. In modern times, prisoners are treated with more humanity than formerly; the individual captor has now no in Vietnam (1967-1973); U.S. representative from Arizona (1983-1986), U.S. senator from Arizona (1987-present). QUOTE -- ``Remember, all the establishment is against us. This is an insurgency campaign!'' --McCain to supporters before speaking at the state GOP convention earlier this month. STRENGTHS - As a former prisoner of war and war hero, he is viewed by many as a welcome contrast to President Clinton - Proven ability to attract support from Democrats and Independents as well as Republicans. - National government experience in the U.S. Senate while also perceived as an insurgent INSURGENT. One who is concerned in an insurrection. He differs from a rebel in this, that rebel is always understood in a bad sense, or one who unjustly opposes the constituted authorities; insurgent may be one who justly opposes the tyranny of constituted authorities. reformer. WEAKNESSES - No demonstrated ability to draw support from conservatives needed to win California GOP presidential delegates. - Although cleared of wrongdoing wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do , he is one of the ``Keating
Five'' lawmakers linked to former savings-and-loan chief
Charles H. Keating Jr., possibly hurting him among many S&L victims
in California.
- Critics question his call for campaign finance reform Campaign finance reform is the common term for the political effort in the United States to change the involvement of money in politics, primarily in political campaigns. while he accepts contributions from those with an interest in matters before the Senate Commerce Committee which he chairs. DEMOCRAT Bill Bradley For other uses, see Bill Bradley (disambiguation) and William Bradley. William Warren "Bill" Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American hall of fame basketball player, Rhodes scholar, and former U.S. EXPERIENCE -- Professional basketball player (1967-1977); U.S. senator from New Jersey (1978-1996); Author, lecturer (1996-present) CALIFORNIA QUOTE -- ``I think the California numbers reflect the fact that most people in California don't yet know who I am, as sad as I am to say that, or as important as I thought the Knicks were.'' -- Bradley, at a December event outside the state Capitol, commenting on Al Gore's lead in the polls. STRENGTHS - Former Rhodes Scholar, he is known for his intellectual grasp of policy issues. - His insurgent liberal Democratic campaign elicits support from many who feel dissatisfied or bored with the party's front-runner Gore. - Has done well in fundraising among those in high-tech industries, entertainment and athletics. WEAKNESSES - His intellectual style sometimes leaves listeners feeling a lack of an emotional connection with him. - Hasn't won a primary or caucus yet. - His proposal for universal health care, more costly than Gore's health proposal, would be even tougher to sell in the November election. DEMOCRAT Al Gore EXPERIENCE -- U.S. Army (1969-71), Journalist (1973-76); U.S. Congressman from Tennessee (1977-1985); U.S. Senator from Tennessee (1985-1993); Vice President (1993-present). CALIFORNIA QUOTE -- ``Over the years in fighting on the global issues, the local issues, the regional issues, I've made a lot of enemies; a lot of polluters have tried to stir up a great deal of opposition by saying if I'm elected president I'm going to be putting the environment over the economy. Well, you all know that the truth is the environment and the economy go together.'' -- Gore at a November fund-raiser in Malibu. STRENGTHS - Has made dozens of trips to California, often to give federal aid - Now in eighth year as vice president, he is viewed by many as prepared to lead - Enjoys very strong support among labor and minority groups WEAKNESSES - His California campaign got off to a bumpy start, with late changes in leadership and location - Tainted by Clinton/Gore 1996 fundraising scandals, and his excuse of ``no controlling legal authority.'' - Viewed by many as insufficiently critical of President Clinton's misbehavior CAPTION(S): 5 photos, graphic Photo: (1 -- color) George W. Bush (2 -- color) Alan Keyes (3 -- color) John McCain (4 -- color) Bill Bradley (5 -- color) Al Gore Graphic: (color) no caption (Silhouette of California superimposed su·per·im·pose tr.v. su·per·im·posed, su·per·im·pos·ing, su·per·im·pos·es 1. To lay or place (something) on or over something else. 2. on American flag.) Jorge Irribarren/Staff Artist |
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