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...Kerrey took calls on a radio talk show and spoke to about 75 people at a book store in Littleton. In response to a caller, Kerrey said he's against a line-item veto for the president because it would give the executive branch too much power. He then launched into Bush for requesting such power...
...thinks he can cut $300 billion, I'd like to have him provide me with a list," Kerrey said. "The last time he faced deficit reductions, in October of 1990, what we found was that he reversed himself on taxes and raised taxes...
...book store, Kerrey stepped up his attack on Bush, accusing the president of purposely avoiding action on tough issues such as the deficit until after the 1992 election to ensure re-election...
...Kerrey claimed Bush is hesitant to address thorny issues because he still is scrambling to control damage from his endorsement of tax increases...
...What we're finding is the defining issue of the 1988 campaign was a misrepresentation." Kerrey said. "The defining issue was George Bush saying to the American people, 'No new taxes, read my lips.' Well, he reversed himself and his popularity plunged...