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...within myself, and known within myself that I had done nothing wrong. And I think ultimately that's all going to come out." It is an unproven, almost hesitant defense. The jury is still out on Brooke's conduct but the effects have already been felt. Talk-show host Avi Nelson came within four percentage points of unseating Brooke in the race for Republican nomination this fall. And Tsongas, most polls indicate, is running between three and seven points ahead of the incumbent...
Aside from Brooke's support of the recent tax bill, which Tsongas calls one of the worst ever to come through the Congress because its benefits are directed at the upper-income people, the biggest split seems to come over military and foreign affairs. Spurred on by Avi Nelson's right-wing challenge in the primary, Brooke reaffirmed his support for increased defense spending. He has criticized the administration for continuing with the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT) without obtaining further concessions from the Soviets. Tsongas, on the other hand, is a full supporter of SALT, an opponent...
...into deep trouble with the conservatives who control his own party because he supported the Panama Canal treaties and federally financed abortions for poor women. Brooke's messy court fight with ex-Wife Remigia also damaged hun politically and buoyed the chances of his opponent, Conservative Avi Nelson, a radio talk show host...
...Kathleen Sullivan-Alioto, maybe. Avi Nelson, maybe. Or Paul Guzzi, if he gets into...
Five Democrats and two Republicans are contesting Brooke's seat. Coming up on the right is Republican candidate Avi Nelson with a well-financed and well-organized campaign...