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The man in the muddle: Gore knows the road is uphill, but he is climbing hard. (12/11/00)
Order in the Court? Maybe only nine black-robed justices can break the logjam. (12/4/00)
Eyes on the prize: A historic fight to decide who's got the votes and which ones count. (11/27/00)
History waits: It's for all the marbles, and Bush and Gore vow to fight on. Will either back down? (11/20/00)
Crossing the great divide: Either Bush or Gore will have a hard time governing such a fractured nation. (11/20/00)
A bumpy, bumptious ride, right to the end: A Bush bomblet, a Gore sprintwhat a finish! (11/13/00)
It all comes down to Gore: Clinton and the party are scrambling, but the candidate has to make the sale. (11/6/00)
Looking for a breakthrough: A frustrated Gore now has to be lethal and lovable at the same time. (10/30/00)
Their true colors: Gore and Bush make clear who they are and what they'd do. (10/16/00)
Playing with populism: Wary swing voters consider Al Gore's promise to bash the 'powerful interests.' (10/9/00)
So, let the debates begin already: For Bush and Gore, it's put-up or shut-up time. (10/2/00)
Prince of the podium:
Gore is formidable–but vulnerable. (9/18/00)
Rollin' on the river:
Gore's making waves, but who are these 'working families'? (9/4/00)
Paying atten-shun to the military's needs:
But Bush and Gore differ on what's required. (9/4/00)
Doing the tax-cut two-step:
In the campaign's first real issues fight, voters face a stark choice.
Comparing the candidates' plans.
On his own at last:
As he moves away from Clinton, Gore finds a populist voice. (8/28/00)
Making the case for Joe:
Lieberman love-bombs his critics, but will it matter by November? (8/28/00)
The families are just plain folks:
Tipper and Hadassah stand by their men. (8/28/00)
Al and Joe's L.A. moment:
Love the Lieberman energy, but Gore's got his work cut out for him this week. (8/21/00)
Lieberman's edgier than he appears:
Like Cheney's, a rich record for friends and foes. (8/21/00)
The religion thing:
God in the balance. (8/21/00)
Reaching for it all: Does eight years as veep mean Gore's ready for the top spot? (7/10/00)
The Buddhist business: Gore is quizzed about a controversial fundraiser. (7/3/00)
Down home with the newer, looser Gore: He's right where he wants to be–behind. (6/26/00)
Did Gore lie? The iced-tea defense. (6/19/00)
Better than ever–and falling behind: Al's in top form. So why is W pulling away? (5/29/00)
For Gore, Nader is unsafe at any speed: He's pulling key votes from the vice president. (5/15/00)
For Gore: Drip Drip turns to drop, drop. Criminal probes of a top aide, White House staff. (4/3/00)
Who's the dimmest dim bulb? A tale of two mediocre collegiate careers. (4/3/00)
The grumpy swing voters: They wanted McCain, not a third party–but they don't like Bush or Gore either. (3/27/00)
The primary lessons: The campaigns aren't pausing, but a look back shows where they need to go. (3/20/00)
Now he's the man to beat: What didn't kill Gore made him stronger. (3/20/00)
Reinvented Al: Can Gore stay in campaign mode? (3/13/00)
Meanwhile, on the Democratic side: A confident Gore; do-or-die time for Dollar Bill. (3/6/00)
It's show time for Dollar Bill: Searching for a game plan to catch Al Gore. (2/14/00)
A lean, mean machine: Al Gore's decision to get tough has unleashed the politician within. (2/7/00)
Hardball in the heartland: Gore and Bradley face a crucial contest in Iowa, where even the voters are pros. (1/24/00)
Liar, liar, Dems on fire: Guess who's going to raise your taxes? The other guy. (12/20/99)
Al Gore's risky asset: Tony Coelho's controversial business life may prove to be a liability. (12/13/99)
Running on their faith: Bush and Gore are making religion a big issue, and praying voters buy the sermon. (12/6/99)
Quick, name the candidates. Hint: It's still Bush and Gore way ahead. (11/15/99)
The lost years of Al and Dubya: In the 1970s, a confused Gore and a wild Bush struggled to find a life. (11/1/99)
Resolved: Debates are oddly influential rituals. After damping down expectations, Gore and Bradley will go for blood in Hanover. (11/1/99)
Watching Al Gore swing into action: On the road with the newly energized candidate as he shifts into overdrive. (10/25/99)
Gore heads for the hills: He bets on a leaner, looser campaign to stop the slide. (10/11/99)
Gore lets loose: 'I am trying to stop holding back.' (10/11/99)
Democrats worry they might have a choice: Gore's in neutral as Bradley makes it a race. (9/20/99)
Father and sons: The Gores, the Bushes, and the bonds that shaped the candidates. (8/9/99)
Backstage at the opening: Sweating the details as Bush and Gore put their shows on the road. (6/28/99)
Something about Al: He's got the money and the name, but he's hindered by his lackluster style and association with Clinton. (3/29/99)
A budget and a breakaway move: With a host of new initiatives, Al Gore prepares for the race of his life. (2/15/99)