Pros And Cons Of Bob Dole

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On October 6, the first debate started. It took place in Hartford, Connecticut, and it gave the presidential candidates the chance to put forth their views on education, the economy, medicare, and tax cuts. Clinton took advantage for improving the economy and slashing the budget deficit. Dole challenged Clinton’s approach to foreign affairs, and he also challenged Clinton’s record on crime and spending and proposed a whopping tax cut of more than $550 billion. The debate was secular of personal attacks. Dole criticized Clinton’s policy regarding the illegal importation and use of drugs. On October 16, Dole and Clinton met again to debate. Bob Dole continued his strategy of indirect references to scandal and ethical lapses within the Clinton