1996-11-06; Central Michigan Life

              Central Michigan LIFE
Volume 79, Number 32
Mt. Pleasant,  MI 48859
©1996 CM LIFE
77 years of serving the community
WEDNESDAY
November 6, 1996
16 pages
Clinton: Four more years
By Jennifer Ackerman
LIFE Editor	
President Bill Clinton secured
four more years in the White
House in an expected win over
his Republican challenger Bob
Dole
At press time, the polls reported Clinton edged his competition
in 31 states and the District of
Columbia, receiving 49 percent
of the vote and earning 373 electoral votes.
His re-election makes him the
first Democratic president reelected since Franklin
Roosevelt.
At press time. Dole was
reported to have won 13 states
with 41 percent of the vote and
totaling 113 electoral votes.
Clinton thanked those who
had helped in his race for reelection in a public address early
Wednesday morning.
"I thank those people who
have stood with me through
thick and thin," he said.
Clinton thanked his opponent,
Sen. Dole, and Dole's running
mate, Jack Kemp
"I thank him for his love of our
country and for his years of service to the United States on
behalf of all Americans," he said.
In his own public address,
Dole reaffirmed that he considered Clinton an opponent, not
an enemy.
"I -wish him well and I pledge
my support," Dole said.
Despite their failed attempt to
win the presidency, Dole and
other Republican leaders were
comforted by the voter returns
suggesting the GOP would
maintain control of the United
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44 WeVe going to keep tho
Senate, we're going to keep the
House," Dole said.
He also thanked his staff and
supporters.
"You've been a constant source
of inspiration to my wife and
myself," he said to his young
supporters.
"Stay involved, keep fighting
the good fight. YouVe the ones
who will make the 21st century
the next American century."
Dole opened his address by
wondering aloud what he will do
next.
"I was just thinking on the
way downstairs that tomorrow
is the first day in my life that I
don't have anything to do," Dole
said.
At the same time, Clinton outlined his plans for the next four
years.
"We have a new bridge to
build, and I am ready when you
are," Clinton said.
"In the last four years we have
made remarkable progress. . .
our journey is not done," Clinton
added.
He said these next four years
are important in building a
bridge to the 21st century.
"(I want to) give people the
America they deserve for their
children and their children's
children.
"(We want to) give the gift of
education, make sure an 8-year-
old can log into the Internet and
every single 18-year-old willing
to work for it can have an education,** Clinton said.
He said the nation's crime is
See CLINTON Page 2	
AP Photo
The first family celebrates President Bill Clinton's re-election Tuesday evening before acknowledging his victory and thanking his
supporters.
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LIFE Photos/Ryan Wood
Laurie Kingsbury, Mount Pleasant,
receives her ballot from a voting official Tuesday afternoon at Fancher
Elementary School.
Levin elected to
record fourth term
By Leah Nixon
LITE Staff Writer
Carl Levin has been elected to
serve his fourth term as a
Democratic Michigan Senator in
the United States Senate.
Levin,       62,
defeated
R    o     n     n     a
Romney,
Re pu blican,
who      claimed
her "real world
ex perie nee"
would help her
serve      as      a
Michigan
Senator.
Levin       became      the      first
Democrat from Michigan elected
to   four   six-year   terms   in   the
Senate.
According to Levin's staff, he is
very happy and proud to have
won the vote of Michiganders.
uHe is glad Michigan voters
are behind him and that his
campaign remained above par,"
said a Levin campaign worker.
"Thanks for the trust," Levin
said. "There is no greater honor
LEVIN
for anyone than to serve the
state of Michigan."
According to members of
Levin's staff, Levin plans to continue addressing and fighting for
Michigan's working families.
"In order to improve and
increase income, young people
need to be educated," he said. "I
want more opportunities for college and for more young people
to get an education."
Levin stated, according to his
staff, "Legislation has to grow
with the people, not against
them."
After being defeated, Romney
said, "I will look back and know
I gave it my all, and I couldn't
have done any better."
According to Romney, she does
not know if she will run again.
"I had to take a break from my
real life to run," she said. "I am
going to go home to be with my
kids, clean the house and go to
Disney World."
Romney said, "Obviously the
people of Michigan decided they
want Levin to return to the
Senate."
Dave Camp re-elected
By Emily Gerkin
LIFE Std*f Writer	
McBryde defeats Peterson to retain seat
By Dave Borough
LIFE Staff Writer	
Before the results were in, Representative
Jim McBryde, R-Mount Pleasant, said he
felt confident he would be re-elected to serve
his final term in the State House of
Representatives.
"Fm confident after meeting with voters
and speaking with groups I will be re-elected," McBryde said early Tuesday evening.
Although final numbers are incomplete at
press time, it appears McBryde easily
retained his scat.
McBryde spent the evening with fellow
Republicans and supporters at the Mount
Pleasant Country Club, 3f>02 E. River Road.
McBryde said overall Randy Peterson ran
an above the board campaign and has no
complaints.
"Comparing past races, this was a pleasant change," McBryde said. ~It was a pretty
clean race."
Democratic challenger Randy Peterson
said the state house will be an open seat in
two years. This will have* to be McBryde's
last term because of term limits.
"I can't say if I will <run> ag-,..n or if I won't.
It's still two years away," Peterson said.
In the next two years McBryde would like
to give more tax tuts. He would like to see an
income tax reduction and help families by
raising the child tax credit exemption, he
said.
"Tax credits will furl hei help families
make ends meet," he said.
He mentioned in 19V»3 he voted to cut the
income tax from 4.6 percent down to 4.4 per
See MCBRYDE Page 2
Republican Dave Camp is on to his fourth term
as Michigan's 4th Congressional District
Representative and on his way to future legislation.
At press time, 58 percent of the precinct results
had been tabulated and Camp had a safe lead with
66 percent of the votes.
"I'm really pleased the voters of the 4th District
have rehired me to represent them," said the 43- CAMP
year-old Midland resident. "I look forward to two more years."
Camp said he was really "wowed by the support" he received from
the district.
When only 40 percent of the votes had been recorded, Camp said
he was already impressed with voter turnout in both the district and
the state of Michigan.
"I'd say at this early point with already over 90,000 votes in, it's a
very good turnout compared to the past election," he said.
His opponent, Democrat Lisa Donaldson, could not be reached for
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