Polls call the race dead even. Conservative groups beat up GOP veep nominee, Lazio blasts Clinton campaign for following his wife and Sharpton hits Lazio for following Giuliani's example. Clinton and Lazio play nice in New York. Polls give Gore the lead while some critics call him a liar. Hillary Clinton rethinks her embrace of Palestinians.
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The presidential candidates' running mates cheer the squabble from a distance while the cops keep Nader out. Goth rocker Marilyn Manson sings the GOP's praises, while Bush and Gore prep for the debates. Nader draws a crowd and a new candidate draws poll support. Lazio and Clinton stay soft on their pledge, and Martin Sheen shoots off his mouth. A new report digs into downtime in the governor's military service record.