🚀 go-pugleaf

> I just heard a report this morning that Bush soundly rebuked his
> campaign manager for writing a press release that made references to
> Clinton's "bimbos". Also, my spouse just returned from UK, where she
> said the press is full of stories about Bush's womanizing in the past.

Bush has been criticized recently for running negative campaigns.
He is trying to avoid taking a too sleazy route. However, he will
throw mad at Clinton's record.

Everyone has attacked the Willie Horton ad as racist. Unfortunately, 
very few people understood the real issue behind the Willie Horton case.  I 
lived in New Hampshire and saw a news conference on TV with Mike
Dukakis around the time of the incident.  Upon being questioned
about it, Dukakis could not understand a reason for canceling prison
furloughs.  Two days later, he canceled prison furloughs after everyone 
screamed at him.  The problem was that Mike could not relate to 
everyone's concerns (not that George Bush does any better). 

>
> Was there a deal? I'd guess that Bush has the most to lose from
> stories of his infidelety making headlines, so did his people and
> Clinton's people get together and say, "Okay then, no sex in this
> campaign?"

Not likely...Clinton would have the shortend on this deal.  He'd be wiser to 
throw mud if the President had a girl friend because he is already 
admitted to his infidelities.  Personally, I don't
perceive that Bush has a girl friend.  He is a loyal a family man and 
realizes how that stuff can rip through both his children and grandkids. 
Think about it... Would you like your grandchildren to hear about 
you being horny (and know that it is true)??? Common sense... 

>
> Also, is the press complacent with return to Kennedy-era "hands off
> the personal life" style of reporting?
> 

Right... The press has more power than the President these days. 
They do what sells newspapers.  Look at the fame for the Miami Herald
reporters at finding out about Gary Hart. 

Look, Bush has his problems but his libido is not one of them.  He is
competitive and he will do whatever he can to get elected (but he is
reasonably fair). However, he is without a clue and direction. 

I don't know whom I want to win. The election is going to get alot 
closer than it is now.