Gore has felt restrained from doing that. Nor is Ralph the one who is keeping one of our best campaigners and most popular presidents in years from campaigning on Gore's behalf. That's also Gore's decision. Consider Gore s advantages. The economy is steadily up.
Crime is down.
There s little unemployment or inflation. Clinton s popularity is such that he probably could be elected to a third term if the constitution didn t prohibit it. Gore is bright, well-informed, and fully qualified for the job. This election ought to be a slam dunk for him. It is true that the election appears to be close.