Christine scissorhands. (New Jersey governor Christine Whitman) (American Survey) (Column)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: April 23, 1994 | Copyright information

New Jersey governor Christy Whitman, whose promises to cut state income taxes have boosted her appeal dramatically, is now being touted as a potential vice presidential candidate for the Republican ticket in 1996. Whitman's budget does contain tax breaks, but spending is cut by only 1%.

THE Republican candidate for vice-president in 1996 will be . . . It is, of course, far too soon to have any real idea, but that does not stop the fun of the guessing game. A sycophantic piece by a conservative columnist, George Will, has set off an early flurry of speculation about Christine Whitman, ...

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