Word: reformer
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Bush attacked Gore near the end of the debate when questioned about Gore's credibility on campaign finance reform...
...prone to avoiding questions--such his role in campaign finance scandals--and bending the pre-determined time limits. His non-response to the first question on Bush's experience was unfortunate, as he could have made a convincing point rather than devolving into generalities on tax cuts and Medicare reform. Yet Bush's faults were up to par with those of the vice president; Bush seemed uncomfortable and out of place in front of the camera, especially when the time limit lights came on. Bush's many vague answers may have confused the audience and may have easily contributed...
...Bush implied that Gore is a politician who can not be trusted, Gore grilled Bush on his large tax cut proposal and his refusal to put Medicare in a "lockbox," and challenged him to support the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill...
Bush responded that Gore had tried to unfairly take credit for sponsoring a campaign finance reform bill, giving him "no credibility on the issue...
...have electoral laws rewritten so that a special election is held the year after a Senator steps down instead of waiting until the next general election year. Unsurprisingly, Rowland has promised to veto such a bill if it reaches his desk. Although this law might be a worthwhile reform under other circumstances, it is at this time a blatant attempt by Lieberman to manipulate electoral rules for his own benefit...