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Democratic National Convention: Are Clintons Stealing Spotlight From Gore?

Aired August 13, 2000 - 9:08 a.m. ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

CAROL LIN, CNN ANCHOR: First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign for the U.S. Senate from New York is about a million dollars richer this morning after a star-studded fund raiser last night.

But, as CNN's Frank Buckley reports, some Democrats are accusing the president and first lady of stealing the spotlight from Al Gore.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

FRANK BUCKLEY, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): She is the first lady, a Senate candidate, and, by any measure, a star of the Democratic Party. And as she prepared for her prime time speaking role at the convention, Hillary Clinton said those who claim she will somehow divert the spotlight from Al Gore and Joe Lieberman are wrong.

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON (D), NEW YORK SENATE CANDIDATE: Well, of course that's not the case. We are trying to shine the spotlight on Al and Joe by talking about the issues that they stand for and the progress that has been made under the Clinton-Gore administration, and why a Gore-Lieberman administration would be the best thing for America.

BUCKLEY: Mrs. Clinton says she will talk about the Clinton-Gore administration, arguing that Americans can continue its policies by electing a Gore-Lieberman ticket. Mrs. Clinton will also introduce the president, whose legacy is sure to be dissected in the days ahead.

(on camera): As you look back on the president's legacy, what would you like President Clinton to be remembered for?

CLINTON: I think that he restored our economic well-being and our national spirit, and if you look at the accomplishments that resulted from the change of direction that he brought to the White House and that he and Al have managed and led us through, he's really positioned America well for the 21st century.

BUCKLEY (voice-over): Many Republicans disagree, but Mrs. Clinton claims the Democratic national ticket is the one positioned to move the nation forward.

CLINTON: Because the other party offers a recipe for going back to the past. They wrap it up in the talk of the future and nice- sounding rhetoric. But if you look at their economic plans and where they stand on other important issues, like education and health care, it's really a sound for retreat.

And Al and Joe are going to be building on the New Democrat philosophy that Bill and Al brought to the White House. And I would hope that every American really understands what's at stake in this election.

BUCKLEY: On Election Day, Mrs. Clinton will be in New York, facing her Republican opponent, Rick Lazio, in the Senate race. Polls indicate it is close. But Mrs. Clinton believes voters will ultimately side with her.

CLINTON: There are so many differences between us, and time and time again, I have been convinced that New Yorkers, when they know those differences, are going to be voting for me.

BUCKLEY (on camera): Monday, the first lady will be speaking at this convention to a national audience about a national ticket, while hoping New Yorkers hear a message that will make them want to send her to the U.S. Senate.

Frank Buckley, CNN, Los Angeles.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

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