Word: colins
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...wonder how Colin Powell felt standing behind the podium as the opening night featured speaker of the 1996 Republican National Convention. Even from my distant vantage point in the far recesses of the San Diego Convention Center, Powell emanated presidential poise. His positive attitude was overwhelmingly contagious, as evidenced by the audience's hearty reception. But it was his presidential poise, the rare quality which overrides political inexperience by oozing leadership, that engulfed my little corner on the convention floor...
...DIEGO (AP)--Colin L. Powell stepped into a starring role yesterday night as Republicans opened their national convention by celebrating Bob Dole as a tested, trustworthy leader who will lower taxes and bring compassionate conservatism to the White House...
...economic issues and his age. Dole's greatest weakness? His campaign style was cited by 52 percent, followed by his age and his temper. One surprise for many that see the vice-presidential slot as an audition for the year 2000: Delegates are not nearly as enamored of Colin Powell as are Republicans overall. Only seven percent of delegates said they would like to see Powell as the party's candidate in 2000, while 21 percent of Republican voters supported Powell. The delegates favorite, at nine percent? Jack Kemp. -->