Drive a Truck Through It

Dick Cheney, George W. Bush's choice for Vice President, was elected six times to the House of Representatives. During the decade that he was a Congressman he established a record which shows that he was one of the most conservative Republicans in the House, especially on major issues such as gun legislation and on abortion.

In making this important decision George W. Bush showed conclusively that he is a true conservative. He could have picked people like Ridge, Whitman, Pataki, Hagel, or Powell. None of them were identified with the Religious Right or the more conservative wing of the Republican Party.

Cheney, when he was selected, made it plain that he was proud of his legislative record. He also predicted victory in November and re-election in four years.

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch, one of six conservative candidates for President, emphasizes the importance of electing a conservative President who will ultimately make three appointments to the Supreme Court.

In making his choice for Vice President Bush selected someone who is loyal to the conservative base of the Republican Party which is the right wing of that party.

The issues are becoming clearer and clearer. The differences between the Democrats and Republican Parties are widening. The ticket of Bush-Cheney shows that the Republican Party is in the control of its most conservative wing. The Democrats under Al Gore are a viable alternative to the conservative Republican Party. Al Gore is a worthy successor to Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter and Clinton.