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...soon as they realized the problem, all hell broke loose. Party officials were frantically calling Democratic Party state headquarters and Gore's command center in Tallahassee. In the meantime, the Democrats frantically printed flyers to warn voters about the problem and tried to get party activists to the polling places to sound the alarm. But they had already missed the important prework hours...
Granted, leadership is more than just a lengthy resume or savvy know-how. And many are quick to point out that Bush possesses a great deal of "personal charm." But we warn voters that there is a distinct difference between "charm," which works well at cocktail parties, and "charisma," which works well in legislatures and foreign nations. Gore, who has been criticized for his clunky speaking style, is no stranger to the later. As vice president, he has had ample opportunity to deal with world leaders whose mere names might give Bush pause...
Many students are weighing the choice between Gore and Green Party candidate Ralph Nader, including some who hope to cast a "tactical vote," if Gore seems far enough ahead in their state. Given the unreliability of poll numbers and the vagaries of voter turnout, we warn students from casting this kind of electoral protest. Not only does it seem clear that the Nader's potential votes may sway the election in a number of key states, but it is far better to vote for a major candidate than to support the pipe dream of an empowered Green party four years...
Opponents of both tax questions warn that large revenue cuts would threaten the state's ability to address pressing concerns, including education and health care. If both cuts are adopted, state revenues will fall by almost 10 percent...
Many protests against open offices, experts warn, are actually gripes about offices that are not well designed to accommodate differing kinds of work. Some companies are trying to address these problems by compensating workers for the loss of private spaces with amenities like rec rooms or homey kitchens. More to the point, they are creating at least a few places where employees can go to make a private phone call, work in peace with their teams or just hear themselves think...