Word: dickerson
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...Republicans want to portray the President as a bungler who?s allowed defense capabilities to diminish for six years," says TIME congressional correspondent John Dickerson. Party leaders stand ready to argue that America was not adequately prepared for the current war, and that the country is not ready to fight in a second theater should another crisis suddenly arise. The strategy of attacking the President?s military policy in the midst of a war has its risks. "Democrats can certainly be counted on to argue that the GOP is merely playing politics," says Dickerson. "And Republicans are also mindful...
...race with $8.9 million raked in. But surprisingly, ex-senator Bill Bradley, a New Jerseyan not particularly noted for his charisma, came in a strong second with $4.3 million. "Despite Gore's incredible list of endorsements and the perception he's an unbeatable force," says TIME Washington correspondent John Dickerson, "the figures suggest Bradley may be staying around to give Gore a good run." The veep suddenly looks more vulnerable. He'll have to plan spending more time, energy and resources to get a Democratic nomination many had thought to be his for the taking...
...More than ever, the Republicans look as if they have a bright star in the making with George W. Bush. "His numbers are extraordinary," says Dickerson. Without having held a single fund-raising event, the Texas governor attracted $7.6 million. Bush easily eclipsed all his other rivals, including Elizabeth Dole, the other big name in the GOP contest. Dole raised less than $1 million, suggesting she may be following a dangerous family tradition set by her husband in his failed presidential bid: a slow start. "She hasn't put anything in place quickly," says Dickerson. "She's only announcing...
...Reported by James Carney, John F. Dickerson and Karen Tumulty/Washington
...Rockets broke from a 63-63 deadlock with an 18-2 run in the third quarter that featured five 3-point baskets, four by Dickerson. He got a career-high 28 points, including 7-of-9 from three-point range...