Debate-Gore, Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al)-[Democratic], 1988
Scope and Contents
In this 1988 political advertisement, Gore, Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al), highlights his opponent’s inconsistency by arguing that they have changed positions on key issues such as the minimum wage and Reaganomics. Gore pledges to remain faithful to his convictions and to resist external pressure, presenting himself as a reliable and trustworthy leader. The advertisement concludes with a clear endorsement of Gore’s candidacy for the presidency.
Dates
- Broadcast: 1988
Creator
- Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al) (Person)
- Raymond D. Strother, Ltd. (Person)
Access Restrictions
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Full Extent
1 Items
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Burtonhall cold storage 1
Analog Format
3/4" videotape
Transcription
Wait a minute. Now, let me come to the main thing, because standing up to pressure is something the next president is going to have to do. And I'm going to lay it on the line here, Dick. Now, look, you voted against the minimum wage every time you had a chance to in the Congress. If you had your vote, it would still be $2.30 an hour. Now you say you're for it. You voted against the Department of Education. Now you say you're for it. You voted for tuition tax credits. Now you say you're against it. You voted for Reaganomics. Now you say, well, where are you this week on Reaganomics? I'm not sure. And the next president of the United States has to be someone the American people can believe will stay with his convictions. And if pressure comes from Gorbachev, from domestic interest groups, from wherever the pressure comes, you've got to be willing to stand your ground and be consistent.
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository