The 1996 presidential debates

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke: The Clinton Years (1993-1996) by BBC

Oct 4, 199613:57Society & Culture

The first presidential debate between President Clinton and Mr Dole, and the unique election advantage gifted to incumbent presidents, the presidential halo.

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