Word: presidental
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
As they watched Vice President Al Gore '69 and former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley on debate on television for the first time, audience members got a taste of the upcoming battle in the Democratic primary.
The crowd reacted strongly to Gore's freewheeling style, though it was uncertain whether students were laughing with the Vice President or at him. Luke P. McLoughlin '00, president of Harvard Students for Bill Bradley, contended that the mood was pro-Bradley.
HANOVER, N.H.--Vice President Al Gore '69 has been working hard over the past few weeks to improve his public image, to appear more spontaneous and relaxed to potential voters. The trouble is, he may be working too hard.
But the Vice President's efforts to loosen up were nevertheless an improvement over his longtime reputation as stiff and unable to connect with voters. From his light tan suit and his casual blue shirt, to his playful banter with audience members, Gore tried to project an image of informality...
Well aware of polls that show voters fed up with President Clinton's personal scandals, Gore subtly distanced himself from his boss.