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...Denver reporter, who had not seen Gary Hart for weeks, thought he looked terrible-haggard, pale, tapped...
...Hart camp held a series of half-time fund-raising and strategy sessions last week, and more were scheduled for this week. As is usually the case when a campaign seems to be slipping, there were rumors of dissension and possible staff shakeups. Some advisers urged Hart to strike out more directly at Mondale in the coming contests. The tactic worked in New Hampshire. But other aides pointed out that this began to backfire as Mondale retaliated sharply, especially in New York. They argued that Hart's loftier themes were submerged in the catfight with Mondale...
...Hart's press secretary, Kathy Bushkin, candidly assessed her candidate's problem. "The voters really like his message," she said, "but they're not sure he's the one they want to carry it out. They haven't learned enough about Gary yet to know him." Although it is late for such basic tactics, the Hart advisers intend to run more biographical ads just to familiarize voters with the man. "We've got to get across the fact that Gary's a for-real U.S. Senator with ten years of experience," explains Aide...
...Hart heeds most of his advisers, he will avoid getting too personal in attacking Mondale. "If there were no more personal assaults anywhere in the campaign, we'd be better off," observes Hogan. Hart will concentrate on posing the question "Who's most likely to beat Ronald Reagan?" The strategy is to show that Hart can attract independent and moderate Republicans, whose votes will be needed in November. Hart has, in fact, done better in those states where primaries have not been restricted to Democrats...
Mondale feels that the tough battle with Gary Hart has been useful. "The things people needed to see in me could only be tested in heavy combat. There has always been a question about how strong I am. I think this has filled in that blank. And this fight has developed my own sense of confidence that I could not have done in any other way. I really believe I am going to beat Reagan...