He would draw liberal fire away from Bush, and in attacking Joe the Democrats would show they have little sense of humor. About one in four Americans smokes, but the proportion is higher among Democrats a constituency Gore taxes and stigmatizes at his peril. Joe could drive this wedge issue for Bush while enlivening the campaign. Bo Derrick . Survival swinging at Hollywood and Vine is political experience at one of the nation's most powerful and ruthless levels.
Derrick is now old enough to win female support without envy.
Even Clinton might get up and vote for a Bush-Derrick mating. Envision a vixen as veep, any of the foxy Rhine maiden authors of books about the Clintons that on talking heads shows are the GOP's most potent ammunition. Ann Coulter , the attorney author of High Crimes and Misdemeanors, is one. Barbara Olson , attorney and author of Hell to Pay, is a third. All are articulate, self-made women of accomplishment and indisputable political ability.