Dole: free to choose?(possible running mates for Bob Dole)

From: National Review | Date: July 29, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

Many conservative delegates at the San Diego Republican Party convention will expect Bob Dole to select a pro-life running mate, although Dole has said that his VP could conceivably be pro-choice. The influence of social conservatives is discussed.

BOB Dole's declaration that his running-mate need not be pro-life made front-page news during his recent book tour. "That may distress some people, but I am the nominee," Dole stated. And so he is. But the people most likely to be distressed should he select an abortion-rights supporter as his running-mate are delegates to the San Diego ...

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