over anxious to make a dramtic move. The parties will probably remain conservative and stick to their overall strategy. Berke notes, If attention to foreign policy continues to escalate, Mr. Gore could capitalize on his much richer foreign affairs experience and the tendency of Americans to rally behind an administration in a time of crisis. But also mentions that voters may not approve of how the administration is handling foreign policy and may turn to Governor Bush. These two major newspapers (The Washington Post and The NewYork Times) have provided complete coverage of the entire 2000 campaign. Besides writing about and discussing each candidates stereotypes and exploiting their weaknesses, their coverage has remained fairly neutral and mostly unbiased. However, since the media genereally favors the liberal end of the spectrum, more often than not, they have portrayed Al Gore as America's "Golden Boy." The two candidates seem to feel similarly about many issues, with the exception of a few; abortion, capital punishment, and government spending. The 2000 campaign for the Presidency appears to be as close as any previous elections, neither candidate gives a lot to be criticized for, therefore making it diffucult for the media to defame both Gore and Bush....
