Whatever the reason, we hope his disadvantage fades as Mountain State voters think deeper about what's at stake on Nov. 7. During the eight years of the Clinton-Gore administration, America has soared to the best times in its history. Income is at a record high. Unemployment and welfare are at rock bottom. The U.S. economy is the envy of the whole world.
Crime keeps shrinking, year after year.
So do unwed pregnancy and its harmful consequences. Bloody war has been avoided. Human rights progress is being made by unpopular groups such as gays. Finally, there's the crucial factor of experience and stature. Gore has served many years in the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and the White House.